Strategies and indicators to address health equity in health service and delivery systems: a scoping review protocol.

Objective: The purpose of this review is to describe how health service and delivery systems support health equity, and to identify strategies and indicators being used to measure health equity.

Introduction: It is widely acknowledged that a population health and equity approach is needed to improve the overall health of the population. The health service and delivery system plays an important role in this approach.

Food in Focus: Youth Exploring Food in Schools Using Photovoice.

Objective: As part of a study exploring school food environments, this study aimed to understand youth perspectives of school food.

Design: Photovoice, a qualitative visual methodology, was used to engage participants through photo-taking, with goals of enabling reflection, promoting dialogue, and facilitating change.

Setting: Participants were recruited through 2 youth-focused community organizations in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Understanding System-Level Intervention Points to Support School Food and Nutrition Policy Implementation in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Supporting the implementation of school food and nutrition policies (SFNPs) is an international priority to encourage healthier eating among children and youth. Such policies can improve equitable access, resources, and supports for healthy eating. However, despite the potential impact of SFNPs, several implementation barriers have been reported.