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Newest firstHealthcare inequality remains a major challenge for health systems globally. While previous studies have examined inequalities in specific healthcare services or sub-domains of care, evidence on disparities in access across formal inpatient healthcare settings in Nigeria remains limited. This study examines income-related inequalities and inequities in access to inpatient healthcare among rural households in Niger…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundHealth-related quality of life (HRQoL) is a multidimensional measure of well- being encompassing physical, psychological, and social domains. Individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) experience substantial HRQoL challenges, particularly in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) where healthcare disparities persist. This study examines sociodemographic, economic, and health-related factors associat…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesWe aimed to estimate how rheumatology healthcare use has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and determine demographic characteristics associated with observed changes in healthcare use. MethodsUsing three primary and secondary care electronic health record datasets in England (with the approval of NHS England), Scotland, and Wales, we identified individuals with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA)…
Open article record in new tab ↗ObjectivesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, NHS staff support services aimed to support healthcare workers (HCWs) wellbeing, alongside informal support from colleagues and managers. However, bullying, harassment, and discrimination against HCWs from ethnic minority and migrant groups, along with low wellbeing support uptake, suggest disparities in workplace support. This study aimed to address the following research q…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundUse of Digital Health Interventions (DHIs) for the management of cardiometabolic diseases has increased, but may exacerbate existing health inequalities. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) play a vital role in recommending and supporting patients to use these tools. There is a need to understand the role of HCPs in managing the implementation of digital health in communities at risk of health inequalities.…
Open article record in new tab ↗We used primary and linked secondary healthcare data to investigate the incidence of clinically diagnosed influenza/influenza-like-illness (ILI) by ethnicity in England from 2008-2018. We identified higher incidence rate ratios for influenza/ILI among South Asian (1.70, 95% CI 1.66-1.75), Black (1.48, 1.44-1.53) and Mixed (1.22, 1.15-1.30) groups compared to White ethnicity. People from ethnic minority backgrounds…
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