Non-communicable disease policy implementation in Libya: A mixed methods assessment.

ABSTRACT: The Libyan Ministry of Health is keen to understand how it can introduce policies to protect its population from non-communicable diseases (NCDs). We aimed to perform an implementation research assessment of the current situation, including challenges and opportunities. We used an explanatory sequential mixed methods design. We started with a quantitative assessment of NCD policy performance based on review of the WHO NCD Progress Monitor Reports. Once we had identified Libya's NCD policy gaps we performed a systematic review to identify international lessons around barriers and successful strategies for the policies Libya has not yet implemented. Finally, we performed a series of key stakeholder interviews with senior policymakers to explore their perspectives around promising policy acti

SUBMITTER: Allen LN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10021530 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature