June 30, 2026
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PROGRESS Framework for Health Equity
The PROGRESS frame work can be implied for the identification and classification of equity-relevant data. It can aid researchers to consider equity while planning studies and collecting data. It serves as a reminder to account for the social determinants of health when tailoring evidence-based recommendations to a specific community. This acronym was suggested by the Campbell and Cochrane Equity Methods Group to guide the analysis and reporting of equity focused research which later expanded to PROGRESS-plus.
| PROGRESS-Plus components | Definition |
| Place of residence | Geographic location can impact access to healthcare services, living conditions, and pose environmental risks. eg: rural, remote areas |
| Race/ethnicity/culture/language | Differences in cultural background, race, and language can lead to disparities in health outcomes. eg: Asians, Mongolians |
| Occupation | Type of the job and working environment (exposure to risks), lack of employee benefits) can have a direct impact and overall well-being of the individualeg: leaves, migrant worker, insurance policies. |
| Gender/sex | Gender and sex influence biological health differences, risk and access to services. eg: men, women, transgender |
| Religion |
Religious beliefs and practices can affect healthcare-seeking behavior and religious affiliations may lead to discrimination and bias from service providers. |