How Iranian primary health care policies influenced equity: a historical critical analysis from policymakers' perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aimed to explore how Iranian primary health care (PHC) policies have influenced equity in Iran's health system over the last 50 years, from the perspectives of policymakers.

Methodology

This qualitative research was conducted between 2019 and 2020. Following the identification, screening, and selection of the most relevant PHC policies through document analysis and expert consultation, 30 semi-structured interviews were conducted with various experts in Iran's health system. The logical relationships among the data were analysed using the health policy triangle and thematic content analysis, facilitated by MaxQDA software.

Findings

Among the 28 identified PHC policies, five policy groups were recognised as the most significant in relation to he

SUBMITTER: Moradi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12648947 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature