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Intersectoral collaboration to develop health equity indicators in iran.
M Beheshtian1, A Olyaee Manesh, Sh Bonakdar
1Social Determinant of Health Secretariat, Health Policy Council, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Iran.
Iranian Journal of Public Health
|July 19, 2013
Summary
This study identified 52 health equity indicators in Iran across five domains. These indicators will help reveal health disparities among social and geographical groups for targeted interventions.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Services Research
- Health Policy
Background:
- Health equity is a primary goal for healthcare systems globally.
- Understanding and measuring health equity is crucial for designing effective interventions.
- Previous assessments of health equity indicators in Iran were limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine comprehensive health equity indicators specific to Iran.
- To identify stratifying variables for measuring inequities across different populations and regions.
- To provide a framework for monitoring health disparities over time.
Main Methods:
- A Consensus-Oriented Decision-Making (COMD) model was employed.
- The process involved a main workshop, expert panels, and iterative revisions by working groups.
- Indicators and inequity stratifying variables were finalized through expert consensus.
Main Results:
- Fifty-two health equity indicators were established across five key domains: health, social and human development, economic development, physical environment and infrastructure, and governance.
- Practical stratifying variables for inequity were identified for each indicator.
- The developed indicators enable the quantification of health status differences among social groups and geographical areas.
Conclusions:
- The study successfully established a robust set of health equity indicators for Iran.
- These indicators provide a vital tool for assessing and addressing health disparities.
- Implementation of these indicators can inform evidence-based policymaking and resource allocation to promote health equity.
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