RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 A glossary of theories for understanding power and policy for health equity
JF Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health
JO J Epidemiol Community Health
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
SP 548
OP 552
DO 10.1136/jech-2019-213692
VO 74
IS 6
A1 Patrick Harris
A1 Fran Baum
A1 Sharon Friel
A1 Tamara Mackean
A1 Ashley Schram
A1 Bel Townsend
YR 2020
UL http://jech.bmj.com/content/74/6/548.abstract
AB Progressing public policies that improve health equity requires understanding and addressing the creation, use and distribution of power. This glossary provides an overview of some of the most relevant conceptualisations of the dynamics of power in policy with implications for health equity. The aim is to provide an accessible overview of the different theories and perspectives behind power for public health focused policy researchers and advocates. The Glossary demonstrates how the broad literature on power in policy deepens understanding of the institutional dynamics that creates and maintains health inequities.