Faculty Advisor
Jessica Jerome
Abstract
This study analyzed interviews with accomplished health equity advocates in the Chicagoland area, in order to determine the trends and relationships that influenced these health professionals to become involved in health equity. Early involvement with social justice and significant mentorship opportunities were both mentioned by the majority of participants as informing their career involvement in health equity. Prior studies of health professional’s involvement in health equity have advocated that one way to increase interest in health equity would be to increase medical school offerings in social justice issues. Our findings suggest that interventions introducing health equity at an early developmental stage such as middle or high school, might increase the probability that health professionals will consider a career path in health equity.
Recommended Citation
Sagartz, Claire; Bruce, Elizabeth; and Jerome, Jessica
(2021)
"Voices of Change: Drivers of Career Dedication to Health Equity Among Chicago-Area Health Professionals,"
DePaul Discoveries: Volume 10, Article 9.
Available at:
https://via.library.depaul.edu/depaul-disc/vol10/iss1/9