Published In

Affilia: Journal of Women and Social Work

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2014

Subjects

Social justice, Infant health services, Health equity -- history, Racial justice, Poverty

Abstract

Research demonstrates that women and children within marginalized ethnic and racial groups and those living in poverty experience disparate health outcomes. These disparities have immediate and long-term consequences. Exploring two theories used to examine social determinants of health— life course perspective and historical trauma response, this article will explain the major premises of each, provide application examples, compare and examine utility for practice, and highlight areas for future research. A theoretical critique will be included, as well as insight into how these theories together might address gaps as an approach to maternal and infant health research and practice.

Rights

© The Author(s) 2014.
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DOI: 10.1177/0886109913516451

DOI

10.1177/0886109913516451

Persistent Identifier

https://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/35118

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