Social Determinants of Health: Considerations for Athletic Health Care
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Journal of Athletic Training
Abstract
Health disparities are prevalent concerns in the United States and a frequent topic of conversation in the public health realm. Causes of health disparities include social inequities and social determinants of health. Although social determinants of health have been suggested to contribute more to individual and population health than the health care provided, this concept in athletic health care has received little attention. Therefore, the purpose of our article was to describe social determinants of health, present examples of social determinants, and discuss actionable steps for the athletic training profession to become more culturally proficient. By increasing the awareness of and acknowledging social determinants of health, athletic trainers will be positioned to improve patient outcomes more readily and contribute to ongoing conversations at the policy level of health care.
First Page
521
Last Page
531
DOI
10.4085/1062-6050-0010.21
Publication Date
6-1-2022
Recommended Citation
Picha, Kelsey J.; Welch Bacon, Cailee E.; Normore, Clinton; and Snyder Valier, Alison R., "Social Determinants of Health: Considerations for Athletic Health Care" (2022). AT Faculty Publications. 24.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/at-faculty/24