Oral health policies and decision-making process in Brazil, Colombia and Chile
Braz. oral res. (Online)
; 37: e051, 2023. tab
Article
in English
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LILACS-Express
| LILACS, BBO - Dentistry
| ID: biblio-1439749
Responsible library:
BR1.1
ABSTRACT
Abstract Public health policies are crucial for the well-being of the general population; however, the health systems of developed countries still do not include oral health in its system. Thus, it is necessary to understand the process of decision-making in oral health policies to create opportunities for countries to achieve an overall positive health outcome, including oral health. This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the inclusion of oral health on the political agenda in Brazil, Colombia, and Chile. The study sample involved decision-makers at political, technical, and academic levels. The extracted data were analyzed using the software Maxqda® and Kingdon´s theoretical model; defining interactive variables that produce a "window of opportunity" to define the agenda and the insertion of theme in formulating public policies. The decision-making process regarding oral health is influenced by many factors like the need to improve the overall oral health of the population, identified through national epidemiological studies, and the importance of individuals in positions involving political decision-making, who advocate for oral health. Strategies were developed in partnership with the academy that focused on the health rights of the population provided by law; territorial and national programs were also developed. The inclusion and creation of oral health policies depend on actors who advocate for thematic and scientific evidence to support decision-making. A close relationship between academia and stakeholders and knowledge translation is important for the development of public policies that can be effective for health systems.
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Goal 7: Evidence and knowledge in health
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Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
Database:
BBO - Dentistry
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LILACS
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
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Chile
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Colombia
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. oral res. (Online)
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2023
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
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Chile
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Colombia
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidad de Antioquia/CO
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Universidad de Chile/CL
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Universidade de São Paulo/BR