A policy analysis of the national phenylketonuria screening program in Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phenylketonuria (PKU) screening is a public health measure taken to diagnose and treat the patients with PKU to prevent severe neurological disorders in them. The present study was aimed at analyzing the policies of the national PKU screening (NaPS) program in Iran.

Methods

PKU screening program policies were analyzed in compliance with the policy triangle model. Document review and 38 semi-structured interviews were used for data collection. Document review data were analyzed using content analysis, and interview data were analyzed using framework analysis.

Results

The national PKU screening (NaPS) program was a decision made at the genetics department of Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) in Iran. Many internal and external stakeholders were

SUBMITTER: Heidari A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7863318 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature