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ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2022

Assessing equity in health, wealth, and civic engagement: a nationally representative survey, United States, 2020.

Thomas J Stopka, Wenhui Feng, Laura Corlin, Erin King, Jayanthi Mistry, Wendy Mansfield, Ying Wang, Peter Levine, Jennifer D Allen

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Thomas J StopkaPublic Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, 02111, USA. thomas.stopka@tufts.edu.ORCID 0000-0003-2314-8924
Wenhui FengPublic Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, 02111, USA.
Laura CorlinPublic Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, 136 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA, 02111, USA.
Erin KingTisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA.
Jayanthi MistryEliot-Pearson Department of Child Study & Human Development, Tufts University, 105 College Ave, Medford, MA, USA.
Wendy MansfieldIpsos, 2020 K Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20006, USA.
Ying WangIpsos, 2020 K Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC, 20006, USA.
Peter LevineTisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University, Medford, MA, USA.
Jennifer D AllenDepartment of Community Health, Tufts University, 574 Boston Ave, Medford, MA, 02115, USA.

Funding

Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute (Pilot Supplement)UL1TR002544 · NCATS · TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON · PI SELKER, HARRY P. · 2018 to 2022
$50.2M
Tufts BIRCWH ProgramK12HD092535 · NICHD · TUFTS UNIVERSITY BOSTON · PI FREUND, KAREN, JAFFE, IRIS Z · 2017 to 2023
$4.3M
NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002544NICHD NIH HHS K12 HD092535
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe principle of equity is fundamental to many current debates about social issues and plays an important role in community and individual health. Traditional research has focused on singular dimensions of equity (e.g., wealth), and often lacks a comprehensive perspective. The goal of this study was to assess relationships among three domains of equity, health, wealth, and civic engagement, in a nationally representative sample of U.S. residents.

methodsWe developed a conceptual framework to guide our inquiry of equity across health, wealth, and civic engagement constructs to generate a broad but nuanced understanding of equity. Through Ipsos' KnowledgePanel service, we conducted a cross-sectional, online survey between May 29-June 20, 2020 designed to be representative of the adult U.S. POPULATION: Based on our conceptual framework, we assessed the population-weighted prevalence of health outcomes and behaviors, as well as measures of wealth and civic engagement. We linked individual-level data with population-level environmental and social context variables. Using structural equation modeling, we developed latent constructs for wealth and civic engagement, to assess associations with a measured health variable.

resultsWe found that the distribution of sociodemographic, health, and wealth measures in our sample (n = 1267) were comparable to those from other national surveys. Our quantitative illustration of the relationships among the domains of health, wealth, and civic engagement provided support for the interrelationships of constructs within our conceptual model. Latent constructs for wealth and civic engagement were significantly correlated (p = 0.013), and both constructs were used to predict self-reported health. Beta coefficients for all indicators of health, wealth, and civic engagement had the expected direction (positive or negative associations).

conclusionThrough development and assessment of our comprehensive equity framework, we found significant associations among key equity domains. Our conceptual framework and results can serve as a guide for future equity research, encouraging a more thorough assessment of equity.

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Cross-Sectional StudiesAdultHumansSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesCivic engagementEquityHealthNationally representative surveyWealth

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PMCPMC8795944

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