Roma populations and health inequalities: a new perspective
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Emerald
Materia
Europe Policy Research Health inequalities Roma
Fecha
2019Referencia bibliográfica
Orton, Lois; et. al. Roma populations and health inequalities: a new perspective. International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare vol. 12 no. 5 2019, pp. 319-327 [10.1108/IJHRH-01-2019-0004]
Resumen
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of “Roma health and wellbeing” as a focus
of attention in European research and in policy and the possible detrimental consequences of action founded
on a generic representation of “Roma health.”
Design/methodology/approach – Based on discussions with and research conducted by scholars who
work directly with Roma communities across European regions from a wide range of academic disciplines it
suggests how future research might inform: a more nuanced understanding of the causes of poor health and
wellbeing among diverse Roma populations and; actions that may have greater potential to improve the
health and wellbeing among these populations.
Findings – In summary, the authors promote three types of research: first critical analyses that unpick the
implications of current and past representations of “Roma” and “Roma health.” Second, applied participatory
research that meaningfully involves people from specific self-defined Roma populations to identify important
issues for their health and wellbeing. Third, learning about processes that might impact on the health and
wellbeing of Roma populations from research with other populations in similarly excluded situations.
Originality/value – The authors provide a multidisciplinary perspective to inform research that does not
perpetuate further alienation and prejudice, but promotes urgent action to redress the social and health
injustices experienced by diverse Roma populations across Europe.