Uncovering systemic barriers related to equity, diversity and inclusion in child health research: a scoping review addressing marginalised communities.
Scoping review identifies systemic barriers to equity, diversity, and inclusion in child health, suggesting improvements for marginalised communities' representation.
Key Points
Systemic under-recruitment and tokenism were notable barriers identified in child health research, highlighting the need for change.
From 3336 records, 53 publications met criteria, with a predominance of studies focusing on racialised individuals and structural racism.
Assessment followed Arksey and O'Malley's scoping review steps, emphasizing the necessity for global perspectives on marginalisation.
Recommendations urge the integration of community-driven priorities to tackle organisational and policy-level barriers for better inclusivity.
Cite This Study
Charles-Rodriguez et al. (2025) studied this question.