scholarly journals Politics as an Explanation to the Health Divide in Different Settings: A Comparative Study of England and Ghana

2019 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 110-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Albin Korem Alhassan ◽  
Michele Castelli
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Social Determinants ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Health Inequities ◽  
World Health ◽  
The Political ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
The North ◽  
Political Economy Of Health ◽  
Historically Situated

Informed by the theoretical perspective of the political economy of health and in the context of the recommendations of World Health Organization’s Commission on Social Determinants of Health, this article examines the political explanations of geographical health inequities in 2 extremely different settings: Ghana and England. Based on the “north-south health divide” in the 2 countries, the article finds that, while the drivers of health inequities in both countries are policy driven, historically situated contextual factors (colonialism in the case of Ghana and deindustrialization in the case of England) offer explanations for health inequities in both countries. We conclude by discussing the importance of paying attention to structural factors such as colonialism for understanding contemporary health inequities in formerly colonized countries such as Ghana.

scholarly journals Exploring the role of gender and women in the political economy of health in armed conflict: a narrative review

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristen Meagher ◽  
Bothaina Attal ◽  
Preeti Patel
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Health Systems ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Health Systems Strengthening ◽  
The Political ◽  
Systems Research ◽  
Political Economy Of Health ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Background The ripple effects of protracted armed conflicts include: significant gender-specific barriers to accessing essential services such as health, education, water and sanitation and broader macroeconomic challenges such as increased poverty rates, higher debt burdens, and deteriorating employment prospects. These factors influence the wider social and political determinants of health for women and a gendered analysis of the political economy of health in conflict may support strengthening health systems during conflict. This will in turn lead to equality and equity across not only health, but broader sectors and systems, that contribute to sustainable peace building. Methods The methodology employed is a multidisciplinary narrative review of the published and grey literature on women and gender in the political economy of health in conflict. Results The existing literature that contributes to the emerging area on the political economy of health in conflict has overlooked gender and specifically the role of women as a critical component. Gender analysis is incorporated into existing post-conflict health systems research, but this does not extend to countries actively affected by armed conflict and humanitarian crises. The analysis also tends to ignore the socially constructed patriarchal systems, power relations and gender norms that often lead to vastly different health system needs, experiences and health outcomes. Conclusions Detailed case studies on the gendered political economy of health in countries impacted by complex protracted conflict will support efforts to improve health equity and understanding of gender relations that support health systems strengthening.

scholarly journals The Political Economy of Health Services Provision and Access in Brazil

2005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Sunil Rajkumar ◽  
Maureen L. Cropper ◽  
Ahmed Mushfiq Mobarak
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Health Services ◽  
The Political ◽  
Political Economy Of Health
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