Characteristics of Composite Deprivation Indices Used in Public Health: A Scoping Review Protocol

Anastasia Zelenina (), Svetlana Shalnova, Sergey Maksimov and Oksana Drapkina
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Anastasia Zelenina: National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Petroverigskiy per. 10, 101990 Moscow, Russia
Svetlana Shalnova: National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Petroverigskiy per. 10, 101990 Moscow, Russia
Sergey Maksimov: National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Petroverigskiy per. 10, 101990 Moscow, Russia
Oksana Drapkina: National Medical Research Center for Preventive Medicine of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, Petroverigskiy per. 10, 101990 Moscow, Russia

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 17, 1-7

Abstract: Introduction: A deprivation index has become a more popular tool to rank levels of deprivation within different geographic areas. It is extensively used for monitoring health inequalities, evaluating health care services, developing and modifying health policies and programs, and allocating health resources equitably. Our objectives are (1) to explore the relevant literature to describe features of composite deprivation measures; (2) create a list and classification of original deprivation indices. We will develop the classification of indices to systematize knowledge and improve the functional utility of the information. Methods: Any original deprivation index mentioned in peer-reviewed or grey literature documents will be eligible for inclusion if it assesses deprivation at a population level and used in relation to health. The study area will be limited to the geographic areas of North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Tables and a narrative summary will be used to describe features of deprivation indices. Diagrammatic form will be used to create the classification of deprivation indices. Discussion: Practically, the results of this study could facilitate finding a common language among researchers and specialists who create and use deprivation indices, thus helping the development and implementation of appropriate deprivation indices for different countries.

Keywords: deprivation index; residence characteristics; taxonomy; scoping review; protocol; health inequality (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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