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. 2023 Nov-Dec;71(6):102059.
doi: 10.1016/j.outlook.2023.102059. Epub 2023 Oct 19.

A roadmap for social determinants of health and biological nursing research in the National Institute of Nursing Research 2022-2026 Strategic Plan: Optimizing health and advancing health equity using antiracist framing

Jacquelyn Y Taylor  1 , Veronica Barcelona  2 , Cherlie Magny-Normilus  3 , Michelle Lynn Wright  4 , Alexandria Jones-Patten  2 , Laura Prescott  2 , Stephanie Potts-Thompson  2 , Hudson P Santos  5
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A roadmap for social determinants of health and biological nursing research in the National Institute of Nursing Research 2022-2026 Strategic Plan: Optimizing health and advancing health equity using antiracist framing

Jacquelyn Y Taylor et al. Nurs Outlook. 2023 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Background: Health equity is essential for improving the well-being of all individuals and groups, and research remains a critical element for understanding barriers to health equity. While considering how to best support research that acknowledges current health challenges, it is crucial to understand the role of social justice frameworks within health equity research and the contributions of minoritized researchers. Additionally, there should be an increased understanding of the influence of social determinants of health on biological mechanisms.

Purpose: Biological health equity research seeks to understand and address health disparities among historically excluded populations.

Discussion: While there are examples of studies in this area led by minoritized researchers, some individuals and groups remain understudied due to underfunding. Research within minoritized populations must be prioritized to authentically achieve health equity. Furthermore, there should be increased funding from National Institutes of Health to support minoritized researchers working in this area.

Keywords: Biological research; Health equity; NINR; SDoH; Social justice.

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Declaration of Competing Interest The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

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