Abstract
Background: The pursuit of health equity has gained significant attention in recent years, with a focus on eliminating health disparities and addressing social determinants of health. Health equity is crucial in ensuring that everyone has an equal opportunity to attain his/her full potential for well-being and health. Purpose: This paper aimed to conduct a comprehensive analysis of health equity and healthcare disparities, specifically from the perspective of nursing. It also emphasizes the importance of nursing professionals in promoting health equity, addressing health disparities, and advocating for fair and equitable access to healthcare services. Methods: A scoping review was performed to determine applicable international reports and literature published in English. The search was conducted across various electronic databases, including Google Scholar, CINAHL, EBSCO, MEDLINE, and PubMed. Results: The findings revealed that achieving health equity involves addressing the root causes that hinder individuals from attaining optimal health. Social determinants of health play a significant role in shaping health outcomes, and addressing these factors is essential to achieve health equity. Furthermore, the study underscores the need for a community-oriented approach that involves collaboration with community and government sectors to improve social care resources and healthcare delivery. Conclusion: Nurses play multi-faceted roles in promoting health equity through technology, policy, education, research, philosophy and theory context, and disaster response. They have the opportunity to address health disparities and promote health, particularly in underserved communities. Implications for Nursing: Nurses need to be actively involved in advocating for policies and practices that address social determinants of health and promote equity in healthcare delivery. By recognizing the impacts of social, economic, and environmental factors on health outcomes, nurses can play a key role in addressing health disparities and promoting health equity. This involves collaboration with various stakeholders, advocating for resource allocation, and implementing communityoriented approaches to address health inequities Keywords: Health equity, Health disparities, Social determinants, Nursing research, Nursing theories, Nursing policy, Nursing education, Health technology, Disaster response, Jordan.
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