Health Disparity Problem Space

Site map for the problem space:

Introduction
Explains the problem space format and purpose of the website.

Background Information
Contains an abundance of health disparity-related articles and informational websites arranged into topic categories.

Health Disparity
Has articles defining health disparity and providing other general information.

Health Issues
Includes articles on specific health issues where disparities are the greatest.

Special Populations
Contains articles on the populations most affected by health disparity.

Social Determinants
Has articles on the social determinants contributing to health disparities.

Inquiry Tools
Includes databases, interactive maps, data sets, and other tools that allow self-directed inquiry and further investigation of the factors contributing to health disparities and the results of such disparities.

Curricula Resources
Contains syllabi already in use in graduate programs nationwide as well as PowerPoint presentations, case studies, and other curricula tools.

Additional Links
Lists additional websites that have health disparity information.

Site Map
Outlines content of the website.

Feedback
Allows user to submit their responses to the website.

 

Additional web pages:

Health Professional Resources
Allows access to the problem space information in a format tailored for health professionals. Also includes cultural competency information.

Academic Resources
Allows access to the problem space information in a format tailored for academic professionals.

Grants/Funding
Lists governmental and private grants and funding sources for health disparity research and disparity reduction programs.

Copyright ©2005 Project EXPORT Center for Excellence in Rural Health, NCRHP at University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford

This website was last updated June 2006. Any questions or comments, please contact kpeters@uic.edu.
Authors: Genevieve Werner, BA; Dr. Karen Peters, DrPH; Dr. Eric Henley, MD/MPH. Project EXPORT Center for Excellence in Rural Health.
University of IL College of Medicine at Rockford. 1601 Parkview Ave, Rockford, IL 60117

*Disclaimer: The information on this website does not reflect the attitudes/beliefs of the NCMHD, NCRHP, Project EXPORT, or UICOM-Rockford. Website content was chosen based on authors' decisions regarding the quality and validity. Use the information at your own discretion.