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Uprooting race-based assumptions in biomedical journal articles
Angela Aifah1, Deborah Onakomaiya2, Ashlin Rakhra1
1Department of Population Health, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Insights
The COVID-19 pandemic worsened healthcare inequities and research communication challenges. This article offers antiracist strategies to combat racialized science and improve reporting.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Biomedical Ethics
- Science Communication
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic exposed and amplified existing structural inequities within healthcare systems.
- Translating complex scientific research into accessible public discourse remains a significant challenge, particularly during public health crises.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and articulate key antiracist considerations for scientific writing and reporting.
- To address persistent challenges in communicating research findings across diverse communities.
- To contribute to the dismantling of racialized science within the biomedical field.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on health inequities and science communication.
- Analysis of antiracist frameworks and their application to biomedical research.
- Development of practical recommendations for researchers and communicators.
Main Results:
- Identification of specific structural barriers exacerbating health disparities.
- Elaboration of core challenges in translating research into public understanding.
- Formulation of actionable recommendations for ethical and equitable scientific communication.
Conclusions:
- Implementing antiracist strategies is crucial for addressing health inequities.
- Improved writing and reporting practices can mitigate the impact of racialized science.
- A concerted effort is needed to foster trust and equity in the biomedical community.
Abstract:
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has exacerbated the structural inequities in healthcare and the challenges of translating research into public discourse. This article highlights key antiracist considerations, presents previously noted core challenges, and provides recommendations for writing and reporting. Importantly, this article contributes to combating racialized science in the biomedical community.
