An action-oriented public health framework to reduce financial strain and promote financial wellbeing in high-income countries

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dc.contributor.authorNykiforuk, Candace I. J.
dc.contributor.authorBelon, Ana P.
dc.contributor.authorde Leeuw, Evelyne
dc.contributor.authorHarris, Patrick
dc.contributor.authorAllen-Scott, Lisa
dc.contributor.authorAtkey, Kayla
dc.contributor.authorGlenn, Nicole M.
dc.contributor.authorHyshka, Elaine
dc.contributor.authorJaques, Karla
dc.contributor.authorKongats, Krystyna
dc.contributor.authorMontesanti, Stephanie
dc.contributor.authorNieuwendyk, Laura M.
dc.contributor.authorPabayo, Roman
dc.contributor.authorSpringett, Jane
dc.contributor.authorYashadhana, Aryati
dc.date.accessioned2023-04-16T00:03:07Z
dc.date.available2023-04-16T00:03:07Z
dc.date.issued2023-04-13
dc.date.updated2023-04-16T00:03:07Z
dc.description.abstractAbstract Background Perceived financial security impacts physical, mental, and social health and overall wellbeing at community and population levels. Public health action on this dynamic is even more critical now that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated financial strain and reduced financial wellbeing. Yet, public health literature on this topic is limited. Initiatives targeting financial strain and financial wellbeing and their deterministic effects on equity in health and living conditions are missing. Our research-practice collaborative project addresses this gap in knowledge and intervention through an action-oriented public health framework for initiatives targeting financial strain and wellbeing. Methods The Framework was developed using a multi-step methodology that involved review of theoretical and empirical evidence alongside input from a panel of experts from Australia and Canada. In an integrated knowledge translation approach, academics (n = 14) and a diverse group of experts from government and non-profit sectors (n = 22) were engaged throughout the project via workshops, one-on-one dialogues, and questionnaires. Results The validated Framework provides organizations and governments with guidance for the design, implementation, and assessment of diverse financial wellbeing- and financial strain-related initiatives. It presents 17 priority actionable areas (i.e., entry points for action) likely to have long-lasting, positive effects on people’s financial circumstances, contributing to improved financial wellbeing and health. The 17 entry points relate to five domains: Government (All Levels), Organizational & Political Culture, Socioeconomic & Political Context, Social & Cultural Circumstances, and Life Circumstances. Conclusions The Framework reveals the intersectionality of root causes and consequences of financial strain and poor financial wellbeing, while also reinforcing the need for tailored actions to promote socioeconomic and health equity for all people. The dynamic, systemic interplay of the entry points illustrated in the Framework suggest opportunities for multi-sectoral, collaborative action across government and organizations towards systems change and the prevention of unintended negative impacts of initiatives.
dc.identifier.citationInternational Journal for Equity in Health. 2023 Apr 13;22(1):66
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-023-01877-8
dc.identifier.urihttps://prism.ucalgary.ca/handle/1880/116074
dc.identifier.urihttps://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/dspace/40920
dc.language.rfc3066en
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dc.titleAn action-oriented public health framework to reduce financial strain and promote financial wellbeing in high-income countries
dc.typeJournal Article
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