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Abstract
This paper explores the potential of spoken word poetry as an innovative, culturally responsive tool for advancing equity within integrated public health systems that bring together people, artificial intelligence (AI), and community-centered care. Rooted in the principles of health equity championed by organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and frameworks like the Alma-Ata Declaration (1978) and the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986), this study positions spoken word poetry as both a communicative and emancipatory practice. Spoken word poetry amplifies marginalized voices, fosters critical consciousness, and bridges gaps between communities and health systems. In contexts where structural inequalities persist, it provides an accessible medium for expressing lived experiences of illness, stigma, and systemic exclusion. When integrated with AI-driven public health strategies-such as data analytics and digital outreach-spoken word can humanize data, ensuring that interventions remain people-centered and culturally relevant. The paper draws on interdisciplinary perspectives from public health, digital humanities, and community arts to demonstrate how poetic narratives can inform policy, enhance health literacy, and promote participatory engagement. Case examples illustrate how spoken word initiatives have contributed to mental health advocacy, gender equity, and youth empowerment. Ultimately, this paper argues that integrating spoken word poetry into public health practice aligns with global calls for inclusive, participatory approaches to health. It offers a pathway to co-create knowledge, challenge inequities, and strengthen the ethical integration of AI in health systems.
Keywords
Spoken Word Poetry, Health Equity, Public Health, Artificial Intelligence, Community Engagement, Health Promotion, Cultural Expression, Participatory Approaches.
Citations
IRE Journals:
Dr. Rose Oriko "Spoken Word Poetry as a Tool for Equity in Integrated Public Health Systems" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 9 Issue 11 2026 Page 3942-3950 https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718144
IEEE:
Dr. Rose Oriko
"Spoken Word Poetry as a Tool for Equity in Integrated Public Health Systems" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 9(11) https://doi.org/10.64388/IREV9I11-1718144
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