A rapid equity focused health impact assessment of a policy implementation plan: An Australian case study and impact evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Equity focused health impact assessments (EFHIAs), or health equity impact assessments, are being increasingly promoted internationally as a mechanism for enhancing the consideration of health equity in the development of policies, programs and projects. Despite this there are relatively few examples of examples of completed EFHIAs available. This paper presents a case study of a rapid EFHIA that was conducted in Australia on a health promotion policy implementation plan. It briefly describes the process and findings of the EFHIA and evaluates the impact on decision-making and implementation.

Methods

The rapid EFHIA was undertaken in four days, drawing on an expert panel and limited review of the literature. A process evaluation was undertaken by email one month a

SUBMITTER: Harris-Roxas BF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3038149 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature