A time to act: Anti-racist paediatric research

Abstract Research offers the potential for new treatments, programs and services, and underlies decisions about funding that can have profound implications for people’s lives. When racism in research is not addressed, children and their families will be unjustly impacted by systemic discrimination,...

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Published inPaediatrics & child health Vol. 26; no. 5; pp. 276 - 278
Main Authors Smile, Sharon, Williams, Alison
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published US Oxford University Press 01.08.2021
Subjects
Care and treatment
Health disparities
Human subjects
Medical ethics
Medical research
Patients
Pediatrics
Racial discrimination
Racism
Social aspects
The Critical Lens
Canada
Ontario
Ethics
Social determinant of health
Anti-racist research
Racism
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Summary:Abstract Research offers the potential for new treatments, programs and services, and underlies decisions about funding that can have profound implications for people’s lives. When racism in research is not addressed, children and their families will be unjustly impacted by systemic discrimination, exclusion, and inequity. With a growing acknowledgement that racism is a social determinant of health, and as COVID-19 reveals staggering racial disparities, we believe now is the time for intentional anti-racism initiatives throughout the research ecosystem to prevent further harms in patient care and the lives and futures of children. We aim to highlight this need for justice, and conclude with a series of practical recommendations, ranging from the collection and use of race-based data, to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) education, to mentorship opportunities.
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ISSN:1205-7088
1918-1485
DOI:10.1093/pch/pxab018