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Why and How Political Science Can Contribute to Public Health? Proposals for Collaborative Research Avenues
France Gagnon1, Pierre Bergeron2, Carole Clavier3
1School of Administrative Sciences, TÉLUQ, Université du Québec, Quebec City, QC, Canada.
Political science offers valuable insights for public health, yet collaboration between these fields is slow. This commentary proposes research avenues and strategies to foster interdisciplinary work for better population health and policy.
Area of Science:
- Political Science
- Public Health
- Health Policy
Background:
- Collaboration between political science and public health researchers is developing slowly.
- Divergences in approaches and expectations hinder interdisciplinary work.
- Interdisciplinary and intersectoral approaches are crucial for population health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the contributions of political science to public health.
- To propose research avenues for increasing these contributions.
- To identify strategies for strengthening collaboration between political science and public health.
Main Methods:
- Commentary based on the expertise of political science researchers.
- Analysis of existing links and obstacles to collaboration.
- Proposal of research avenues and strategies for development.
Main Results:
- Political science can significantly contribute to public health.
- Specific research areas and practical strategies for collaboration are identified.
- Overcoming disciplinary divergences is key to successful partnerships.
Conclusions:
- Fostering a critical mass of researchers at the intersection of political science and public health is essential.
- Developing healthy public policy requires interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Strengthening the links between political science and public health will enhance population health outcomes.
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