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ArticleHealth research policy and systems2022

Noncommunicable diseases and health system responses in Saudi Arabia: focus on policies and strategies. A qualitative study.

Ahmed Hazazi, Andrew Wilson

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Article in Health research policy and systems, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 32 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Ahmed HazaziMenzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, No. 2W21/Level 2, Charles Perkins Centre D17, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia. ahaz6742@uni.sydney.edu.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0105-6802
Andrew WilsonMenzies Centre for Health Policy and Economics, Sydney School of Public Health, The University of Sydney, No. 2W21/Level 2, Charles Perkins Centre D17, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1809-7846
Saudi Electronic University · SAThe University of Sydney · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundNoncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for an increasing disease and economic burden in Saudi Arabia, particularly those due to chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Efforts are being made to improve chronic disease control through greater prevention and disease management. This research examines the scope, comprehensiveness and perceived effectiveness of Saudi Arabia's national policies and strategies to prevent and control NCDs and their risk factors.

methodsSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 managers of the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia. The interviewees were public health leaders, national programme directors and programme implementation staff. The interviews were transcribed and coded into key themes.

resultsInterviewee responses indicated a belief that Ministry of Health programmes for the prevention and control of NCDs have achieved initial success, but have not yet been adequately evaluated. Interviewees reported faster development and implementation of policies for tobacco, sugar-sweetened drinks and obesity than for physical activity. Major challenges identified included inefficient programme management and low community awareness. There was a reported need for greater emphasis on health promotion and improving the effectiveness of existing multisectoral coordination.

conclusionEffective national NCD policies and strategies have a critical role to play in the control of chronic disease epidemics. In Saudi Arabia, opportunities exist to improve the policy and strategies in response to NCDs by establishing a comprehensive surveillance system and linking epidemiological surveillance with health programme evaluation, as well as using a multisectoral and integrated approach. For better management and control of NCDs, a cohesive multisectoral collaboration with a comprehensive surveillance programme and adequate evaluation is urgently needed.

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Noncommunicable DiseasesChronic DiseaseGovernment ProgramsHealth PolicyHumansSaudi ArabiaHealth policyHealth systemNoncommunicable diseasesSaudi Arabia

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PMID35698126
PMCPMC9195368
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