The Role of Public Health Nurses in Doing Health Equity Work


Description:

Public health nurses (PHNs) have a responsibility to address social determinants of health (SDOH) and health inequities. This role requires specific training and competencies in health equity; however, research is lacking regarding nurses’ proficiency in these competencies. This study proposes to examine PHNs’ capacity to address SDOH through exploring PHNs’ health equity work, skill proficiencies, and training needs.

Lead Researcher: Paula Kett, PhD, MPH, RN, IBCLC

Contact Info: pmk@uw.edu

 

Funder:

HRSA: HWRC Health Equity

 

Status:

In Progress

 

Publications/Presentations

Authors Title Type Date Documents/Media
Shahrir S, Kett PM, Bekemeier B Public Health Nurses in an Emergency Response: Highlighting Proficiencies and Training Needs PUBLICATION 04-17-2024 Article
Kett PM, Shahrir S, Bekemeier B Public Health Nurses’ Proficiencies and Training Needs in an Emergency Response: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study PUBLICATION 05-01-2024 Article