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Newest firstBackground The duration of untreated psychosis (DUP) is still considerably long in patients with psychotic disorders worldwide. Social determinants, such as the socioeconomic status, can influence DUP, exacerbating health inequalities in access to timely care. We investigated whether subpopulations with shared characteristics are associated with longer DUP. Methods We performed latent class analyses to investigate…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundWithin the UK, more than a million people cannot speak English well or at all. The lack of data on English proficiency means that the link between English proficiency and health status and care utilisation is not comprehensively quantified. ObjectiveDescribe the association between English proficiency and patients health status and healthcare utilisation, and demonstrate that GP data can be useful in und…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background There is a growing body of evidence on health inequalities according to gender identity, in which sex assigned at birth is often overlooked. The aim of our study was to assess the relevance of examining both gender identity and sex assigned at birth in health population surveys, by comparing the health outcomes, behaviours, and interpersonal relationships in cisgender boys, cisgender girls, transgender…
Background Sex disparities in cardiovascular disorders are well-documented, but data on hospitalization and readmission outcomes in the context of sex for Complete Heart Block (CHB) remains limited. Methods We analyzed the 2016-2020 Nationwide Readmission Database to identify patients with a principal diagnosis of CHB. Men served as the control group, while women comprised the study cohort. The primary outcome was…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUNDIt is assumed that there is universal provision of the maternal postnatal 6-8 week check (6WC) in primary care following the introduction of additional funding provided through the General Medical Services contract in 2020/21. Prior to the pandemic, it is estimated that 20-40% of women in England did not have a postpartum maternal check recorded in primary care. Concerned that changes in local appointmen…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundWomen of Global Majority ethnicities have an increased risk of developing and sustaining perinatal mental health problems in the UK. This is partially explained by the ethnic inequalities experienced at an individual, societal and systemic level, which necessitate an increased reliance on self-coping strategies to support mental health. Previous research highlights the benefits of engaging with participa…
IntroductionVaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing and controlling infectious diseases, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This study analyzed disparities in vaccination coverage among children aged 12 to 23 months in ten Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. MethodsA cross-sectional study using data from Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) and Multiple I…
IntroductionVaccines are essential to prevent infection and reduce morbidity of infectious diseases. Previous evidence has shown that migrants and refugees are particularly vulnerable to exclusion and discrimination, and low COVID-19 vaccine intention and uptake were observed among refugees globally. This study aimed to develop and internally validate prediction models of COVID-19 vaccine uptake by nationality. Me…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionCultural competence is an important attribute underpinning interactions between healthcare professionals, such as pharmacists, and patients from ethnic minority communities. Health- and medicines-related inequalities affecting people from underrepresented ethnic groups, such as poorer access to healthcare services and poorer overall treatment outcomes in comparison to their White counterparts, have bee…
Open article record in new tab ↗Amid incremental progress in establishing an enabling legal and policy environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer-identified people, and people with intersex variations (LGBTQI+) in India, evidence gaps on LGBTQI+ health are of increasing concern. To that end, we conducted a scoping review to map and synthesize the current evidence base, identify research gaps, and provide recommendations for fu…
BackgroundPeople with mental disorders have an excess chronic disease burden. One mechanism to potentially reduce the public health and economic costs of mental disorders is to reduce preventable hospital admissions. Ambulatory care sensitive conditions (ACSCs) are a defined set of chronic and acute illnesses not considered to require hospital treatment if patients receive adequate primary healthcare. We examined…
BackgroundAccess to healthcare is restricted for newly arriving asylum seekers and refugees (ASR) in many receiving countries, which may lead to inequalities in health. In Germany, regular access and full entitlement to healthcare (equivalent to statutory health insurance, SHI) is only granted after a waiting time of 18 months. During this time of restricted entitlements, local authorities implement different acce…
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