Inequalities in health care and social work intervention: The case of Iran

被引:4
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作者
Doostgharin, Taghi [1 ]
机构
[1] Brunel Univ, Sch Hlth Sci & Social Care, Div Social Work, Uxbridge UB8 3PH, Middx, England
关键词
advocacy; empowerment; inequalities; social work intervention; INFANT-MORTALITY; SOCIOECONOMIC INEQUALITY; INCOME INEQUALITY; DETERMINANTS; POVERTY;
D O I
10.1177/0020872809355363
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
This article examines the role of social workers in tackling inequalities in health care. The aim of such social work interventions is to empower service users, increase their well-being and reduce stress symptoms, mainly by advocacy and facilitating their access to health-care facilities and promoting social change.
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页码:556 / 567
页数:12
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