Implementing a national non-communicable disease policy in sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences of key stakeholders in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Comprehensive national non-communicable disease (NCD) policy development and implementation are crucial for preventing and controlling the increasing NCD burden, particularly in the Africa region where the largest increase in NCD related mortality is expected by 2030. Yet, even where national NCD policies exist, effective implementation remains hindered for reasons not clearly elucidated. This study explored the experiences of key health stakeholders at national and sub-national levels with implementing a national NCD policy in Ghana.

Methods

This was an explanatory, cross-sectional and grounded theory study using in-depth interview guides to collect primary data from 39 purposively sampled health policymakers and implementing officials at the national and sub-n

SUBMITTER: Nyaaba GN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10297756 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature