- Framework of problems / Objective
- Failure to consider equity, different socioeconomic groups or disadvantaged populations
- How effects on health equity are assessed in systematic reviews of interventions
| Ref ID | 98 |
| First Author | V. Welch |
| Journal | COCHRANE DATABASE OF SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS |
| Year Of Publishing | 2010 |
| URL | https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21154402/ |
| Keywords |
Cochrane Equity General medical |
| Problem(s) |
Failure to consider equity, different socioeconomic groups or disadvantaged populations |
| Number of systematic reviews included | 34 |
| Summary of Findings | Equity was not commonly measured or reported in the 34 included reviews that assessed methods for measuring effects on health inequalities. 32% of included review assessed low and middle income countries; 29% of included reviews assessed socioeconomic status; 24% of included reviews assessed gender; 21% of included reviews assessed race. |
| Did the article find that the problem(s) led to qualitative changes in interpretation of the results? | Not Applicable |
| Are the methods of the article described in enough detail to replicate the study? | Yes |