Participation of Iranian non-governmental organizations in health policy-making; barriers and strategies for development

Khodayari‐Zarnaq, Rahim; Kakemam, Edris; Arab‐Zozani, Morteza; Rasouli, Jamal; Sokhanvar, Mobin

doi:10.1108/ijhg-07-2019-0056

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“…A. [ 47 ] Bangladesh, 2017/ LMI Survey Self-reported ***** Providing services to mothers, infants and children, prevention and health care Khodayari-Zarnaq, R. [ 48 ] Iran, 2019/ UMI Qualitative study Semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews ***** Establishing and equipping hospitals, supplying medicine and treatment to the poor, financial support for orphans, providing loans to the poor, awareness, training vulnerable groups Maclure, R. [ 49 ] Burkina Faso, 1995/ LI Case study Interview *** Two NGOs providing first-aid clinics, maternities, and midwife lodgings for providing services for maternal health and child survival Manna, A. [ 50 ] India, 2019/ LMI Qualitative study Interview ** Using cell phones to communicate with cancer patients Mehta, P. [ 51 ] India, 2013/ LMI Cross-sectional Questionnaire *** Providing medical services for children with cancers Momoh, G. T. [ 52 ] Nigeria, 2015/ LMI Quasi experimental Semi-structured questionnaire/ in-depth interview ***** Strengthen the capacity of 12 NGOs in the field of support and policy related to the emphasis on reproductive health issues Mugisha F [ 53 ] Uganda, 2005/ LI Qualitative study Semi-structured individual interviews ***** Providing reproductive health services Mukherjee S [ 54 ] India, 2017/ LMI Descriptive study Case Studies, semi-structured interviews and unstructured observation/ literature review ***** Providing community participation Nguyen, N. [ 55 ] Low- and middle-income countries, 2014 Online survey …”

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“…A. [ 47 ] * * * * Khodayari-Zarnaq, R. [ 48 ] * * * * * * Maclure, R. [ 49 ] * * * * Manna, A. [ 50 ] * * * * Mehta, P. [ 51 ] * * * * Momoh, G. T. [ 52 ] * * * * Mugisha F [ 53 ] * * Mukherjee S [ 54 ] * * Nguyen, N. [ 55 ] * * Perry, H. [ 56 ] * * * …”

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Engagement of non-governmental organisations in moving towards universal health coverage: a scoping review

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Background Developing essential health services through non-governmental organisations (NGOs) is an important strategy for progressing towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), especially in low- and middle-income countries. It is crucial to understand NGOs’ role in reaching UHC and the best way to engage them. Objective This study reviewed the role of NGOs and their engagement strategies in progress toward UHC. Method We systematically reviewed studies from five databases (PubMed, Web of Science (ISI), ProQuest, EMBASE and Scopus) that investigated NGOs interventions in public health-related activities. The quality of the selected studies was assessed using the mixed methods appraisal tool. PRISMA reporting guidelines were followed. Findings Seventy-eight studies met the eligibility criteria. NGOs main activities related to service and population coverage and used different strategies to progress towards UHC. To ensure services coverage, NGOs provided adequate and competent human resources, necessary health equipment and facilities, and provided public health and health care services strategies. To achieve population coverage, they provided services to vulnerable groups through community participation. Most studies were conducted in middle-income countries. Overall, the quality of the reported evidence was good. The main funding sources of NGOs were self-financing and grants from the government, international organisations, and donors. Conclusion NGOs can play a significant role in the country’s progress towards UHC along with the government and other key health players. The government should use strategies and interventions in supporting NGOs, accelerating their movement toward UHC.

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Engagement of non-governmental organisations in moving towards universal health coverage: a scoping review

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Majdzadeh³

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“…Offenbacker divided the barriers to effective public participation into perceptual, political, and supportive [14]. Khodayari et al reported that the main barriers to NGOs' participation in health sector policies are the government and how NGOs operate [15]. The laws of different countries have restrictions and possibilities for people's participation in legislation.…”

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“…Aghaii pointed to the issue of legal restrictions and noted that only in a minimal number of laws and regulations, the institution responsible for enacting regulations is required or is free to consult with other institutions [20]. Khodayari et al also concluded that legal support and supportive laws could help realize NGOs' potential in legislation [15].…”

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Challenges for Public Participation in Health Legislation in Iran: A Qualitative Study

Behbahani

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Hesam

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Objective: This study aims to identify the challenges for public participation in health legislation in Iran. Materials & Methods: This is an exploratory and qualitative study. The study data were collected by using semi-structured interviews. The participants were experts in the field of health law with at least ten years of work experience. They had both experience and enough knowledge about the country’s health system. All interviews were transcribed verbatim after recording and then analyzed using thematic analysis. Results: We identified five main categories (themes) and 26 subcategories related to challenges. The main themes included legal barriers, infrastructure barriers, sociocultural barriers, people’s barriers, and legislators’ barriers. The legal barriers had three subcategories of parliament’s structure, legal requirements for participation, and facilitating laws. The infrastructure barriers had seven subcategories of the existence of mass media and communication networks, informing, ability to access to/meet the legislators, ability to categorize opinions, the possibility of electronic participation, financial resources, and structural facilities. The sociocultural barriers had three subcategories of people’s desire to participate, belief in teamwork, and social capital. Barriers related to people included eight subcategories of access to information, access to legislators, getting answers or feedback from legislators, feeling safe after participation, people’s awareness of their rights, education, ability to exchange views, and the existence of a highly-skilled expert team. Barriers related to legislators had nine subcategories of the desire to use others’ opinions, capacity to accept different opinions, party-related factors, regional factors, administrative health, education, opportunity, priorities, and motivational factors. Conclusion: Iranian citizens have several challenges to participate in health legislation. Regarding legal challenges, it is necessary to determine the participation right of citizens in the legal system. Besides, members of parliament should be educated to use the capacity of public participation. On the other hand, people should speak freely with the legislators and gain health knowledge as well.

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“…The governments worldwide, particularly in developing nations, have considered NGOs the most appropriate way to achieve maximum population coverage for health care services. Accordingly, such organizations can perform innovative activities, attract public participation, especially in the disadvantaged and rural communities, and empower populations (who live in weakest strata of society) by helping them to improve their quality of life [4][5][6]. Studies have thus far revealed that NGOs' duties in the health sector are not the same in each country, and it depends on some specific characteristics of each region, including levels of development, institutional framework, cultures and traditions, resources, and other needs.…”

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Involvement of charities in Iran’s health care system: a qualitative study on problems and executive/legal/supportive requirements

Nikjoo

Partovi

Joudyian

2021

BMC Health Serv Res

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Background This study aimed to reflect on scientific experts’ and executive stakeholders’ opinions on how charitable organizations can participate in the health care system properly and cope with problems, challenges, strategies, and executive requirements at three major levels of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Methods A total number of 20 semi-structured interviews were conducted with scientific experts and executive stakeholders, selected for this qualitative study, based on an interview guide. Using the purposeful sampling method, we selected scientific experts with 5 years of experience in the health care system and executive stakeholders who had 5 years of experience in charitable activities. We applied a framework method for data analysis, and the main themes were extracted through MAXQDA software. Results Our findings revealed that charitable organizations at the major levels of the health care system, i.e., prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation, possessed the necessary capacities to provide services effectively. Nevertheless, charities encountered some problems, e.g., financial instability, non-recognition of donors’ legal status, non-involvement in policy-making, inadequate cooperation from other agencies, absence of transparent programs and goals, together with weaknesses in advertising and attracting donations. It was noted that the government should take more operational steps towards supporting such organizations, e.g., by granting special facilities and exemptions, engaging charities in policy-making and training processes, and empowering them in terms of the production of resources. Charitable organizations are also recommended to establish external communications with other bodies such as municipalities, secretaries of state, governorate offices, welfare organizations, relief committees, and medical sciences universities. Conclusions Charitable organizations have the potentials to provide health care services at prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation levels. Thus, it is of utmost importance to adopt strategies such as creating sustainable funding sources, training charity managers with a wide variety of scientific management techniques, and implementing their intellectual capacities in legislative and planning processes.

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Participation of Iranian non-governmental organizations in health policy-making; barriers and strategies for development

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Engagement of non-governmental organisations in moving towards universal health coverage: a scoping review

Engagement of non-governmental organisations in moving towards universal health coverage: a scoping review

Challenges for Public Participation in Health Legislation in Iran: A Qualitative Study

Involvement of charities in Iran’s health care system: a qualitative study on problems and executive/legal/supportive requirements

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