• July 2, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 9:55 AM
• PCC,108B

The ABCs of SDOH: Social Determinants of Health and You

Structural inequalities and social determinants of health (SDOH) contribute to health disparities. While structural inequalities refer to systemic power imbalances, SDOH refer to the socio-economic environment in which we live as a result of structural inequalities. SDOH can account for up to 50% of the modifiable factors contributing to negative health outcomes, reflecting the importance of understanding SDOH. Despite SDOH’s potential to negatively impact patient care and its inclusion in current CAATE Standards, existing literature indicates ATs have little familiarity with SDOH. Furthermore, many clinicians have received limited formal education about SDOH. So, there exists a need to provide education.

Learning Objectives - Define social determinants of health.
- Recognize how social determinants of health impact patient care.
- Consider potential intervention opportunities to combat negative impacts of social determinants of health.
- Recognize the existing state of SDOH education in athletic training.
- Express a continuing education plan to build on SDOH understanding.

Keywords: Healthy disparity; Cultural humility; Patient-centered