Conference equity in global health: a systematic review of factors impacting LMIC representation at global health conferences

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Authors

Lotta Velin · Harvard University

Jean Wilguens Lartigue · Harvard University

Samantha Johnson · University of Warwick

Anudari Zorigtbaatar · Harvard University

Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye · Harvard University

Paul Truché · Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

M. Joseph ·

Abstract

'Conference inequity' is common in global health, with LMIC attendees under-represented at global health conferences. LMIC attendance is limited by systemic barriers including high travel costs, visa restrictions and lower acceptance rates for research presentations. This may be mitigated by relocating conferences to visa-friendly countries, providing travel scholarships and developing mentorship programmes to enable LMIC researchers to participate in global conferences.

Topics & Keywords

Global Health and Surgery Conferences and Exhibitions Management Delphi Technique in Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Reduced inequalities

Publication Details

Published in: BMJ Global Health

Volume 6, Issue 1, pp. e003455-e003455

DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2020-003455

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