Analysis of Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Policies in Five Sub-Saharan African Countries: Study Protocol
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2016
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Archives of Public Health
Abstract
Background: The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and their risk factors is increasing in sub-Saharan Africa, and there have been calls for adopting a multi-sectoral approach in developing policies and programs to address this burden. Evidence exists largely from high-income countries on the success (and lack thereof) of multi-sectoral
approach in improving population level health outcomes. In sub-Saharan Africa, there is limited research on the application and success of multi-sectoral approach in the formulation and implementation of policies aimed at prevention of non-communicable diseases. Therefore, this protocol describes a study that aims to primarily generate evidence on the extent to which multi-sectoral approach has been applied in developing policies to prevent non-communicable disease in six countries in sub-Saharan Africa –Kenya, Malawi, Nigeria, Cameroon, Togo and South Africa.
Methods/Design: The study applies a multiple case study design. Data will be collated mainly through document reviews and key informant interviews with the relevant decision makers in various sectors. In each country, a detailed case study analysis will be undertaken of any policy/policies developed, adopted and implemented, aimed at
implementing the World Health Organization recommended “best buys” for non-communicable disease prevention. These case studies will be conducted by research teams in each country; each team includes a senior research fellow supported by a doctoral student, and research assistants.
Discussion: Uptake of the evidence generated from the case studies will be ensured by systematic engagement with policy makers in each country throughout the research process. Ultimately, a forum of experts will be convened to generate actionable recommendations on the use of multi-sectoral approach in non-communicable disease prevention policies in the region.
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Multi-sectoral approach, Best-buys, Policies, non-communicable diseases, Sub-Saharan Africa
Citation
Juma P. A. , Mohamed S. F., Wisdom J., Kyobutungi C. and Oti S. (2016): Analysis of Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Policies in Five Sub-Saharan African Countries: Study Protocol.: Archives of Public Health. :DOI 10.1186/s13690-016-0137-9