06/19/2023
The scoping review highlights the crucial need for standardized reporting of health equity in research studies.
During their investigation, the researchers identified 13 additional items that can significantly contribute to the understanding and reporting of health equity. These items cover various aspects, such as defining health equity terms, acknowledging the role of racism and discrimination, considering the composition and training of researchers, incorporating relevant factors in study methods, and facilitating data sharing across equity factors. This comprehensive approach aims to provide a holistic perspective on health equity.
To evaluate the support from the available guidance on reporting of health equity in research for our candidate items and to identify additional items for the STROBE (Strengthening Reporting of Observational studies in Epidemiology)-Equity extension.
