International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH) 5th International Conference in partnership with Greek School of Public Health and Canadian Society for International Health, 9-11 June 2009, Crete, Greece Call for Abstracts Deadline for Submission: January 30, 2009 The 5th International Conference of the International Society for Equity in Health will be hosted by the Greek School of Public Health in Crete. The meeting will bring together, researchers, policy-makers, practitioners and others concerned with equity in health to develop and international health agenda for governments, universities and organisations all over the world. The 5th International Conference theme is "Social and Societal Influences on Equity in Health". The Conference will explore this theme through a varied program of plenary sessions, forums, poster sessions and scientific sessions. We invite your participation in the advancement of knowledge, exchange of experiences and promotion of equity in health. The 5th International Conference of the International Society for Equity in Health will especially encourage contributions that focus on major health concerns and that present work in the following areas: • Pathways through which influence on equity in health operate • Application of innovative methods for studying and monitoring equity in health • Analysis to support the design and evaluation of policies, services and interventions that enhance equity in health • Understanding processes for policy change to improve equity in health • Using evidence towards enhanced public accountability in and social action for health equity There is a special interest in abstracts that reflect a multidisciplinary conceptualisation of health equity; that analyze or compare rather than just describe; are not limited to one measure of health, one age group, or one population subgroup; address issues of generalisability of findings beyond the particular population studied; include and compare different age groups and both genders; address access/utilisation/appropriateness of health services for meetings different levels of needs within and across populations. There is also interest in abstracts that give evidence of linkage with policy or other constituencies that influence equity outcomes, and in work that provides evidence of analyses determinants of impact on equity outcomes. Session Formats Please read carefully the following descriptions before sending us your proposal. Poster Session: This is a visual presentation of a paper using charts, photos, drawings and/or text mounted on a poster board. Presenters will be expected to be present at specific times to discuss their work with conference participants. Each presentation will be allocated a space 950 mm wide x 2380 mm high and must be designed so that it can be pinned or tacked to a poster board. Scientific Sessions: Each presentation will be15 minutes, followed by a short discussion with the audience. The Conference Planning Committee will appoint a session chairperson. Three to four papers will be presented per session; each session will be two hours. It is expected that the person submitting the proposal will make the presentation. Workshops: Will be 2-3 hours in length and interactive in nature. There will be approximately 30 people participating in each workshop. Workshop organisers will be chosen by the Conference Scientific Committee. Selection Criteria The Conference Scientific Committee will review the submitted abstracts based on criteria of: 1. Relevance to equity 4 points 2. Methodological Soundness 2 points 3. Clarity of Presentation 2points 4. Relevance to Theme 2points MAXIMUM POSSIBLE 10 points The selection of abstracts for presentation or for poster sessions will be around January 30, 2009. ISEqH will contact the presenters of selected papers by e-mail: abstracts@iseqh-conference2009.com How to Prepare Your Abstract 1. Abstracts must not exceed 400 words and must be typed within the outlined area of the abstract template. 2. Use standard type size of 12 point, 12 characters per inch. 3. Type the title inside the border at the top left corner. The title should be brief (no more than 50 characters including punctuation), but long enough to identify the nature of the study. Capitalise the entire title. 4. Name(s) of author and/or facilitator must be typed below the title, leaving one line blank between title and author. The presenter's name must be underlined. Omit degrees, titles and institutional appointments of facilitator(s) and/or presenter(s). Helpful Hints: * If the submission is a quantitative research project, the first sentence of the abstract should state the specific objectives of the study. Methods should describe the study design, subjects and evaluative procedures. Clear documentation of statistical methodology should accompany the methods/results section. A summary of results must be stated in the abstract to support the final conclusions. Statements about providing further data or conclusions at the time the manuscript is presented will reduce the score of the abstract. * If the submission is a non-quantitative presentation, state the purpose and methodology as appropriate. The body of the abstract should include the main points that are to be made as well as the conclusions, and how these can be applied in other situations. ABSTRACT TEMPLATE Presenter or facilitator First and last name Is the primary author a student? E-mail address Organisation: Co-author(s) First and last name(s) ABSTRACT (MAXIMUM 400 WORDS) How and Where to Send Your Abstract Abstracts can be submitted as follows: 1. By e-mail to: abstracts@iseqh-conference2009.com Your abstract must be attached to your message as an Acrobat Reader, MS Word or a WordPerfect document (if using a Macintosh or Apple, please save it for Windows 2000 or Windows 95) Or By regular mail to: International Society for Equity in Health Executive Secretariat: CEDIM-Guatemala 5ta. Calle 20-15 zona 11 Colonia Mirador I Ciudad Guatemala, Guatemala, C.A. 01011 You will receive a confirmation e-mail from the coordinators when we get your abstract. If you don't receive a confirmation, we have not received your information. In this case, please send it again. Note: Abstracts will appear in print in a bound program distributed at the conference, and may also be posted on the conference web site. Abstracts not conforming to the above instructions will not be considered. Deadline for Submissions: January 30, 2009 To receive general information about the conference or send a funding request, please write to: information@iseqh-conference2009.com 5th International Conference International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH) June 9 to 11, 2009 Crete, Greece Registration FORM Deadline for early registration: January 30, 2009 SECTION A. PARTICIPANT INFORMATION First name: Last name: Professional Title: Organisation: Mailing address: City: Province: Postal Code: Country: E-mail address: Phone number: Fax number: Student? ISEqH member? Some of this information may be used in the Conference Program. Do you agree? Do you have any special meal requirement or transportation needs? Please, list them. If you are a presenter, please fill in Section B. Otherwise please go to Section C. SECTION B. PRESENTATIONS Name of the presentation: Language of presentation: English French Spanish Equipment or software you may require for your presentation: Overhead projector PowerPoint Flip chart Video player SECTION C. PAYMENT INFORMATION Registration categories: Please, check one. Early Registration: Late Registration: Non-member $300 US Non members $340 US Member $250 US Member $290 US Student non-member $180 US Student non-member $210 US Student member $160 US Student member $180 US Students are those enrolled in a diploma-or degree- granting program. If you are not a member and wish to become one, please consult our website (www.iseqh.org). Method of Payment Check or International Money Order (payable to International Society for Equity in Health) Credit Card (VISA or MasterCard only) If paying by credit card, please complete the following information: Visa MasterCard Credit Card Number: (16 digits) Expiration date: MM/YY You can submit this form: 1 By e-mail to abstracts@iseqh-conference2009.com as an attachment. 2. By regular mail to: International Society for Equity in Health Executive Secretariat: CEDIM-Guatemala 5ta. Calle 20-15 zona 11 Colonia Mirador I Ciudad Guatemala, Guatemala, C.A. 01011 By fax: (+502) 24752974 5th International Conference International Society for Equity in Health (ISEqH) June 9 to 11 2009, Crete, Greece FUNDING REQUEST FORM Deadline for Submission: January 30, 2009 Support may be available for presenters from Latin America, Asia, Africa or from Eastern and Central Europe or the former Soviet Union, if the ISEqH receives the requested funds from international organisations. Applicants should consult the ISEqH web site for information and applications instructions. Approved funds are to be used for travel expenses and registration only, and in selected instance, for membership fees. Decisions regarding the allocation of funds will be made by April 20, 2009 and applicants will be advised shortly thereafter. Note: Funding will not be available to everyone who requests it. We ask you to please consider carefully your level of need before requesting funding. First name: Last name: Mailing address: City: Province: Postal Code: Please, indicate what your intended contribution to the meeting will be: Funds required for: Travel Registration Membership fee Meeting expenses Total Estimated (US dollars) You can submit this form: 1. By e-mail to abstracts@iseqh-conference2009.com as an attachment. 2. By regular mail to: International Society for Equity in Health Executive Secretariat: CEDIM-Guatemala 5ta. Calle 20-15 zona 11 Colonia Mirador I Ciudad Guatemala, Guatemala, C.A. 01011 fax: (+502) 24752974