A mixed method analysis of the Botswana schistosomiasis control policy and plans using the policy triangle framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The present goal of the World Health Organization (WHO) 2021-2030 roadmap for Neglected Tropical Diseases is to eliminate schistosomiasis as a public health problem, and reduce its prevalence of heavy infections to less than 1%. Given the evolution and impact of schistosomiasis in the Ngamiland district of Botswana, the aim of this study was to analyze the control policies for the district using the Policy Triangle Framework.

Methods

The study used a mixed method approaches of an analysis of policy documents and interviews with 12 informants who were purposively selected. Although the informants were recruited from all levels of the NTD sector, the analysis of the program was predominantly from the Ngamiland district. Data were analyzed using Braun and Clarke's ap

SUBMITTER: Gabaake KP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10481564 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature