SynthesisBMC public health2013
Intersectoral action for health equity: a rapid systematic review.
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59 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Evaluation of a national supermarket intervention supporting vulnerable families in healthy meal practices: a natural experiment.BMC medicine · 2025Article
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- Les pratiques de l'action intersectorielle locale pour l'équité en santé : étude du casGlobal health promotion · 2024Article
- Methods for evaluating intersectoral action partnerships to address the social determinants of health: a scoping review.Health promotion and chronic disease prevention in Canada : research, policy and practice · 2024Article
- Intersectoral health interventions to improve the well-being of people living with type 2 diabetes: a scoping review protocol.BMJ open · 2024Article
- [Intersectorality in the São Paulo Policy for the Prevention of Violent Deaths of Children and Adolescents: an analysis of Law n. 17,652/2023].Cadernos de saude publica · 2024Article
- Mechanisms of Intersectoral Collaboration in the Health System: A Scoping Review.Iranian journal of public health · 2023Article
- Strengthening local government policies to address health inequities: perspectives from Australian local government stakeholders.International journal for equity in health · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundAction on the social determinants of health is considered a necessary approach to improving health equity. Most of the social determinants of health lie outside the sphere of the health sector and thus collaboration with governmental and non-governmental sectors outside of health are required to develop policies and programs to improve health equity. Case studies of intersectoral action are available, however there is limited information about the impact of intersectoral action on the social determinants of health and health equity.
methodsSearch and retrieval of literature published between 2001 and 2011 was conducted in 6 databases. A staged screening of titles and abstracts, and later full-text, was conducted by two independent reviewers. Reviewers independently assessed the quality of the articles deemed relevant for inclusion. Data were extracted and synthesized in narrative format for all included studies, conducted by one reviewer and checked by another.
results17 articles of varied methodological quality met the inclusion criteria. One systematic review investigating partnership interventions found mixed and limited impacts on health outcomes. Primary studies evaluating the impact of upstream and midstream interventions showed mixed effects. Downstream interventions were generally moderately effective in increasing the availability and use of services by marginalized communities.
conclusionsThe literature evaluating the impact of intersectoral action on health equity is limited. The included studies identified reveal a moderate to no effect on the social determinants of health. The evidence on the impact of intersectoral action on health equity is even more limited. The lack of evidence should not be interpreted as a lack of effect. Rigorous evaluations of intersectoral action are needed to strengthen the evidence base of this public health practice.
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