Health equity for marginalized populations
- Submission status
- Open
- Submission deadline
Article 25 of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that health and medical care should be accessible to all. However, it is well-recognized that people who experience systemic social disadvantages, stigma and discrimination often have limited access to opportunities and resources. This results in poorer health outcomes as well as inequitable access to health care. Social disadvantage, or marginalization, is related to the dynamic and abrasive nature of oppression at the intersection of gender, race/ethnicity, culture, sexuality, dis/ability, social class, among other social factors such as age, geographical location, mental health, substance use and homelessness.
We invite submissions of primary research focused on evaluating or addressing health inequities experienced by marginalized populations. We particularly encourage submissions that explore both facilitators and barriers to health equity. Submissions are welcome across all relevant research areas, including but not limited to qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, lived experience-led, participatory and epidemiological studies. In addition to primary research, we are open to receiving other article types, such as Reviews, Perspectives, and Comments that offer significant insights into the topic. All submissions will be subject to the same review process and editorial standards as regular Communications Medicine Articles.
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3, SDG 5, and SDG 10.
Editors
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Daniel Demant, PhD, MPH
University of Technology Sydney, Australia
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Jo River, PhD
University of Technology Sydney; Northern Sydney Local Health District, Australia
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Horas Wong, PhD, MPH
University of Sydney; UNSW Sydney, Australia
When submitting your manuscript via our online submission system, please choose the appropriate Collection title from the drop-down menu on the submission form. Please be sure to express your interest in the Collection in your cover letter. All manuscripts will be considered according to our editorial policies. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that any individual paper will be included in the Collection.
