Journal article
Knowledge into action? Understanding ideological barriers to addressing health inequalities at the local level
Abstract
The objective of this study was to explore the presence of ideological barriers to addressing local health inequalities in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. A survey of active citizens revealed low levels of awareness of the social determinants of health (SDOH) framework, and some incongruence between understanding and attitudes towards the SDOH. Support for addressing health inequalities was associated with awareness of the SDOH framework, liberal …
Authors
Collins PA; Abelson J; Eyles JD
Journal
Health Policy, Vol. 80, No. 1, pp. 158–171
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
January 2007
DOI
10.1016/j.healthpol.2006.02.014
ISSN
0168-8510