Critical feminist epidemiology in action: reflections from a multidisciplinary partnership between Mujeres Unidas y Activas and academic researchers - Takeaways - MDSpire

Critical feminist epidemiology in action: reflections from a multidisciplinary partnership between Mujeres Unidas y Activas and academic researchers

  • By

  • Alison K Cohen

  • Juanita Flores

  • María Jiménez

  • Kathleen M Coll

  • Nathalie López

  • Taina B Quiles

  • Beda Castillo

  • Sajia Darwish

  • Amy Rich

  • Marina Franco

  • August 14, 2024

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    Critical feminist epidemiology addresses health inequities by centering the lived experiences of minoritized genders in research processes.

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    The approach combines critical feminist research, community-based participatory research, and social epidemiology to inform health equity interventions.

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    Mujeres Unidas y Activas partnered with academic researchers to explore how community power-building affected health and well-being.

  • 4

    Critical feminist epidemiology is underrepresented in existing literature, with few studies applying its principles to quantitative research.

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    The approach emphasizes equitable partnerships between researchers and participants, aiming to translate research into actionable community-driven solutions.

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Critical feminist epidemiology in action: reflections from a multidisciplinary partnership between Mujeres Unidas y Activas and academic researchers

  • by Alison K Cohen, Juanita Flores, María Jiménez, Kathleen M Coll, Nathalie López, Taina B Quiles, Beda Castillo, Sajia Darwish, Amy Rich, Marina Franco

  • August 14, 2024

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