A syndemic effect: Interrelationships between systemic racism, health disparities, and COVID-19.

Richard-Eaglin, Angela; Muirhead, Lisa; Webb, Michelle; Randolph, Schenita D

Richard-Eaglin, Angela; Muirhead, Lisa; Webb, Michelle; Randolph, Schenita D.

Richard-Eaglin A; Angela Richard-Eaglin is the associate dean for Equity and an associate professor at Yale University in Orange, Conn. Lisa Muirhead is an associate professor and the assistant dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Michelle Webb is an assistant professor at Duke University School of Nursing. Schenita D. Randolph is an associate professor at Duke University School of Nursing and a co-director of the Duke Center for REsearch to Adva

Nursing ; 52(1): 38-43, 2022 Jan 01.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1612691

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ABSTRACT This article discusses the interconnection between the syndemic effect of racial inequities and disparities as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans. It also highlights meaningful reforms and priorities to achieve health equity in Black communities.

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COVID-19; Racism; Health Status Disparities; Healthcare Disparities; Humans; Pandemics; SARS-CoV-2; Syndemic; Systemic Racism; United States/epidemiology

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Racism / COVID-19 Type of study: Experimental Studies / Observational study Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Nursing Year: 2022 Document Type: Article

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