The Liver Meeting 2020-Diversity Workshop Methodologies in Liver Health Disparities Research

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Lauren Efue, a behavioral scientist and community intervention specialist, spoke at a Diversity Workshop about the impact of social determinants, culture, and minority status on health outcomes. She highlighted the necessity of addressing health disparities and achieving health equity by understanding how culture and social context interact with health status. Emphasizing the importance of research methodologies and healthcare systems free of structural inequalities, she discussed the influence of social context and culture on health outcomes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Efue advocated for a health equity approach and discussed the role of prospective cohort studies in investigating health disparities. She also stressed the need for increased minority participation in clinical research and community involvement in promoting diversity and inclusion in research studies. On the other hand, Dr. Patricia Jones, a hepatologist, addressed health disparities in hepatocellular carcinoma risk and outcomes, focusing on mortality disparities between different racial groups and the challenges in conducting disparities research. She highlighted the importance of community engagement, diverse team building, and transdisciplinary approaches to effectively address health disparities. Dr. Jones also emphasized ongoing education and collaboration to successfully mitigate health disparities.

Keywords

Lauren Efue

behavioral scientist

community intervention specialist

social determinants

culture

minority status

health outcomes

health disparities

health equity

research methodologies

COVID-19 pandemic

prospective cohort studies

community involvement

hepatologist