Factors Affecting Health Policies for Older People in Iran.
J Aging Soc Policy
; 35(6): 859-881, 2023 Nov 02.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37125863
ABSTRACT
Globally, the number and proportion of people aged 60 years and older is growing fast. As people age, health needs become more complex, and the health system's responsiveness to older people's needs requires evidence-informed policies. Hence, this study explores the factors affecting the health policy development process for older people in Iran. We conducted 32 interviewers with people aged 60 years and older and 21 interviews with key informants involved in policy making related to older people. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Actors and stakeholders, policy structure, selected health policy processes, the health care service delivery system, government financial support, and community and culture building are the most influential factors in health policy making for older people. Government policies and health priority interventions are needed to address these influential factors for older people to ensure healthy aging over the life course.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Policy Making
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Health Policy
Type of study:
Qualitative_research
Limits:
Aged
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Humans
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
En
Journal:
J Aging Soc Policy
Journal subject:
GERIATRIA
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SAUDE PUBLICA
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Iran