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Methodological approaches for studying structural racism and its biopsychosocial impact on health
Paris B Adkins-Jackson1, Angela C Incollingo Rodriguez2
1Departments of Epidemiology and Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY.
Background:
Structural racism is a powerful determinant of health that drives health disparities, morbidity, and mortality across racialized and minoritized groups.
Purpose:
This article discusses approaches for measuring structural racism and its resultant network of negative biopsychosocial consequences for health and well-being.
Methods:
We draw on prevailing theoretical models and approaches to characterize both the nature of structural racism and integrated methods for assessing its consequences across mental and physical health.
Discussion:
This article will serve to guide researchers in health-related disciplines to accurately assess the biopsychosocial consequences of structural racism in key populations.
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