Methodological challenges in measuring intersectionality and its role in investigating oral health disparities:: a literature review
Objective: To describe the complexities underlying the quantification of intersectionality, contribute to and strengthen the ability to identify inequities present in the sphere of oral health. Literature review: The literature suggests that intersectionality represents an analytical tool that aims...
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| Tipo de recurso: | artículo |
| Estado: | Versión publicada |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2024 |
| País: | Brasil |
| Institución: | Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) |
| Repositorio: | Revista da Faculdade de Odontologia de Porto Alegre (Online) |
| Idioma: | portugués |
| OAI Identifier: | oai:seer.ufrgs.br:article/137551 |
| Acceso en línea: | https://seer.ufrgs.br/index.php/RevistadaFaculdadeOdontologia/article/view/137551 |
| Access Level: | acceso abierto |
| Palabra clave: | Enquadramento interseccional Saúde bucal Iniquidades em saúde Intersectional framework Oral health Health inequities |
| Sumario: | Objective: To describe the complexities underlying the quantification of intersectionality, contribute to and strengthen the ability to identify inequities present in the sphere of oral health. Literature review: The literature suggests that intersectionality represents an analytical tool that aims to understand the results resulting from the interaction of overlapping systems of oppression, such as racism, sexism, classism and other forms of inequality. However, although this approach aids in understanding systems of inequality, as well as studying how an individual's multiple social positions interact to shape health, it presents significant challenges when applied to quantitative health disparities research. Discussion: The consensus on how to measure intersectionality is still uncertain. By reviewing the literature, it is possible to highlight some factors that could better integrate intersectionality in the quantitative investigation of health disparities. Conclusion: The intersectional approach plays a fundamental role in understanding existing vulnerabilities more deeply and also offers support for the development of effective public policies. Thus, although there is no clear consensus on how to measure intersectionality, when analyzing the literature, some promises emerge that can improve the integration of this tool in the quantitative investigation of disparities in oral health, thus contributing to the promotion of well-being and health for the entire population, especially for groups in vulnerable situations. |
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