Presenter(s)
Grace Tjossem
Abstract
The social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical factors that significantly impact health outcomes, well-being, and quality of life. They play a critical role in population health and contribute to widespread health disparities and inequities. The primary objective of this review was to evaluate the extent to which the SDOH were associated with COVID-19 health outcomes and assess the strength of the relationship if one existed. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine the role social determinants played during and after the pandemic. Findings from the review indicate that a significant portion of health outcomes are determined by the conditions that individuals live in, and adverse effects of these conditions disproportionately impact certain populations more than others. The presence and pattern of inequity in health extends far beyond the pandemic.
College
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Department
Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Andrea Rossin
Location
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Start Date
4-23-2026 2:00 PM
End Date
4-23-2026 3:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
2b=2pm-3pm
Poster Number
64
How the Social Determinants of Health Shaped the COVID-19 Pandemic
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
The social determinants of health (SDOH) are non-medical factors that significantly impact health outcomes, well-being, and quality of life. They play a critical role in population health and contribute to widespread health disparities and inequities. The primary objective of this review was to evaluate the extent to which the SDOH were associated with COVID-19 health outcomes and assess the strength of the relationship if one existed. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to examine the role social determinants played during and after the pandemic. Findings from the review indicate that a significant portion of health outcomes are determined by the conditions that individuals live in, and adverse effects of these conditions disproportionately impact certain populations more than others. The presence and pattern of inequity in health extends far beyond the pandemic.
