International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH)
5th International Conference theme: Social and Societal Influences on Equity in Health
June 9, 11 2009
5th International Conference in partnership with
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS Deadline for Submission: February 28, 2009
Website: http://www.iseqh-conference2009.com/
Spanish: http://www.iseqh-conference2009.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=es
French: http://www.iseqh-conference2009.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=fr
“…..The 5th International Conference of the International Society for Equity in Health will be hosted by the
The Conference will explore the theme: Social and Societal Influences on Equity in Health through a varied program of plenary sessions, forums, poster sessions and scientific sessions. We invite your participation in the advancement of knowledge, exchange of experiences and promotion of equity in health.
The 5th International Conference of the International Society for Equity in Health will especially encourage contributions that focus on major health concerns and that present work in the following areas:
- Pathways through which influence on equity in health operate
- Application of innovative methods for studying and monitoring equity in health
- Analysis to support the design and evaluation of policies, services and interventions that enhance equity in health
- Understanding processes for policy change to improve equity in health
- Using evidence towards enhanced public accountability in and social action for health equity
There is a special interest in abstracts that reflect a multidisciplinary conceptualization of health equity; that analyze or compare rather than just describe; are not limited to one measure of health, one age group, or one population subgroup; address issues of generalizability of findings beyond the particular population studied; include and compare different age groups and both genders; address access/utilization/appropriateness of health services for meetings different levels of needs within and across populations. There is also interest in abstracts that give evidence of linkage with policy or other constituencies that influence equity outcomes, and in work that provides evidence of analyses determinants of impact on equity outcomes.
Deadline for Submissions: February 28, 2009
To receive general information about the conference or send a funding request, please write to: information@iseqh-conference2009.com
FUNDING REQUEST FORM
Deadline for Submission: February 28, 2009
Support may be available for presenters from Latin America, Asia, Africa or from Eastern and Central Europe or the former
Approved funds are to be used for travel expenses and registration only, and in selected instance, for membership fees. Decisions regarding the allocation of funds will be made by April 20, 2009 and applicants will be advised shortly thereafter.
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