When searching in library catalogs and databases, you can use keywords (i.e. natural language) or database specific subject terms to search for relevant information resources. Here is a list of keywords and subject terms that apply to health equity.
Keywords (use in any database)
Subject Terms for Specific Article Databases - each database will have their own subject index where you can discover relevant subject terms. You can use these terms in a search strategy and/or you can initiate a search from the subject index. Here are examples of databases with their relevant subject terms:
PubMed's MeSH index (Medical Subject Headings)
PsycINFO ("Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms" - find in the PsycINFO database)
SocINDEX ("Subject Terms" - find in the SocINDEX database)
Subject Terms for Book Catalogs
UT Libraries' catalog uses mainly Library of Congress subject terms, but some records have the National Library of Medicine subject terms as well.
WorldCat catalog use both Library of Congress and National Library of Medicine subject terms.
Library of Congress
National Library of Medicine - same subject terms as PubMed MeSH (see above).
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