A syndemic effect: Interrelationships between systemic racism, health disparities, and COVID-19

Angela Richard-Eaglin; Lisa Muirhead; Michelle Webb; Schenita D Randolph

doi:10.1097/01.NURSE.0000803424.08667.c6

A syndemic effect: Interrelationships between systemic racism, health disparities, and COVID-19

Nursing. 2022 Jan 1;52(1):38-43. doi: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000803424.08667.c6.

Authors

Angela Richard-Eaglin¹, Lisa Muirhead, Michelle Webb, Schenita D Randolph

Affiliation

¹ Angela Richard-Eaglin is the associate dean for Equity and an associate professor at Yale University in Orange, Conn. Lisa Muirhead is an associate professor and the assistant dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Michelle Webb is an assistant professor at Duke University School of Nursing. Schenita D. Randolph is an associate professor at Duke University School of Nursing and a co-director of the Duke Center for REsearch to AdvanCe Healthcare Equity (REACH Equity) Community Engagement Core.

PMID: 34979013
DOI: 10.1097/01.NURSE.0000803424.08667.c6

Abstract

This article discusses the interconnection between the syndemic effect of racial inequities and disparities as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black Americans. It also highlights meaningful reforms and priorities to achieve health equity in Black communities.

MeSH terms

COVID-19*
Health Status Disparities
Healthcare Disparities
Humans
Pandemics
Racism*
SARS-CoV-2
Syndemic
Systemic Racism
United States / epidemiology