# Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Health Information Systems

**Source**: https://www.aucegypt.edu/research/social-research-center/social-determinants-of-health-equity
**Parent**: https://www.aucegypt.edu/research/social-research-center

The Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Health Information Systems project is carried out by the Social Research Center of The American University in Cairo (SRC-AUC), in collaboration with the faculty of Health Sciences in The American University of Beirut (FHS-AUB) and with support from the International Development Research Center (IDRC) of Canada.

# **About**

The Equity and Social Determinants of Health in Health Information Systems project moves the current narrow framing of Health Information System (HIS) into a broader framing that captures the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) as the root cause of inequity in health status. 

The project is divided into three phases:

- The first phase covers a conceptualization and development of indicators
- The second phase is the engagement of pertinent stakeholders in Morocco, Jordan, and relevant applications
- The third phase covers wider regional dissemination and outreach, as well as documentation efforts

[Learn more about the project](https://www.aucegypt.edu/research/social-research-center/social-determinants-of-health-equity/about)

# **Contribution to Knowledge and Actions**

### Information System for Health

**Moving from a health information system to an information system for health.**An information system for health adopts the Social Determinants of Health Equity framework. It aims to secure data that traces health disparities to their root causes and ensure the full engagement of all active sectors and partners in health issues.

[**Background Papers**](https://aucegypt0.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/documents/EQDavw2zs2FBuRsQvK09UGEBf0Ht-38D_ELtvJ6nB8vuxA?e=HBsw0z)

[**Core National Indicators**](https://aucegypt0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/documents/ERM0dy72iC1IpgI6ICzJENkBA630Y1VtYiniK5M73kGeKg?e=gKxth2)

### SDHE for Reproductive Health

**Adapting the information system for health to reproductive health.**Adoption of an equity lens in the reproductive health information system calls for revising the framework underlying reproductive health to capture the social determinants of reproductive health equity and translating this framework into a core basket of indicators and measures that secure the full engagement of all active sectors and partners in shaping reproductive health disparities.

[**Learn more on SDHE for Reproductive Health**](https://aucegypt0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/documents/EcpFnbBNEnBIqCGUTpGFnGwBk5t9tmFjsS9mrU59oXapDA?e=3X8ZZP)

### SDHE Framework Implementation in Morocco

**Implementing the Social Determinants of Health Equity Framework in the Reproductive Health Program in Morocco.**In collaboration with the Ministry of Health in Morocco, the SDHE was applied to the reproductive health program.  The application included:

- A review of the health information system in Morocco
- An In-depth analysis of the health information system guided by the SDHE framework
- Recommendations for the program

[**Learn more on SDHE Framework Implementation in Morocco**](https://aucegypt0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/documents/Ecfh6usPdXdFiVNdafGslxoBD2Z-t2wRente-FwHDaevQw?e=YKqDC2)

### SDHE Framework Implementation in Jordan

**Implementing the Social Determinants of Health Equity Framework in Jordan.**In collaboration with the Maternal Mortality Surveillance System in Jordan, the SDHE was applied to the Maternal Mortality program. The application included:

- A review of the health information system in Morocco
- An In-depth analysis of the health information system guided by the SDHE framework
- Recommendations for the program

[**Learn more on SDHE Framework Implementation in Jordan**](https://aucegypt0.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/documents/EfKts9Y9uexOlHo2lXY_6acBR7ZC4cMqyrh7gl5tYiOX0Q?e=1SQap5)

### Gendered Context

**Recognizing gendered context as a structural determinant of health equity.**Gendered cultural context plays a significant role in shaping women’s reproductive health. An index of the gendered cultural context was developed and investigated with an application to Egypt.

[**Learn more on Gendered Context**](https://aucegypt0.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/documents/EeSU2A8dFEREpmZ3v5gPHk4BG2QvxUy9TIspNsWpAynjvA?e=uFcTnf)

## Project Team

### Jocelyn DeJong (PI)

Professor and Associate Dean\
Faculty of Health Sciences, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

[**jd16@aub.edu.lb**](mailto:jd16@aub.edu.lb)

### Hoda Rashad (PI)

Research Professor and Director\
Social Research Center, The American University in Cairo, Egypt

[**hrashad@aucegypt.edu**](mailto:hrashad@aucegypt.edu)

### Sherine Shawky

Senior Research Scientist\
Social Research Center, The American University in Cairo, Egypt

[**shshawky@aucegypt.edu**](mailto:shshawky@aucegypt.edu)

### Zeinab Khadr

Senior Research Scientist\
Social Research Center, The American University in Cairo, Egypt

[**zeinabk@aucegypt.edu**](mailto:zeinabk@aucegypt.edu)

### Maryam Abouzeid

Researcher\
Social Research Center, The American University in Cairo, Egypt

[**maryamabouzeid@aucegypt.edu**](mailto:maryamabouzeid@aucegypt.edu)

## Jordan Project Team

### Ali Al-Gharabli

SRH Programme Specialist a.i.\
Jordan UNFPA Country Office

[**al-gharabli@unfpa.org**](mailto:al-gharabli@unfpa.org)

### Sawsan Magali

Senior Health Systems Strengthening\
Jordan Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Response System 

[**smajali@ic.urc-chs.com**](mailto:smajali@ic.urc-chs.com)

### Jihan Salad

SRH Team Leader/Programme Specialist\
Jordan UNFPA Country Office

[**salad@unfpa.org**](mailto:salad@unfpa.org)

## Morocco Project Team

### Abdelilah El Marnissi

Chief of Studies and Planning Division\
Ministry of Health and Social Protection

[**a.elmarnissi@hotmail.fr**](mailto:a.elmarnissi@hotmail.fr)

### Rajae El Aouad

President of the One Health Maroc Association\
One Health Morocco

[**elaouadrajae@gmail.com**](mailto:elaouadrajae@gmail.com)

### Jamila El Mendili

Chief of Studies and Health Information Service\
Ministry of Health and Social Protection

[**elmendilij@yahoo.fr**](mailto:elmendilij@yahoo.fr)

### Hafida Yartaoui

Member of the One Health Association\
One Health Morocco

[**hafida061961@yahoo.fr**](mailto:hafida061961@yahoo.fr)

## Supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)