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© 2024 Dehghani et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.

Abstract

Background

The present study is a type of exploratory qualitative studies and applied research. The approach of this study is a prospective policy analysis in which we will formulate appropriate policy options to prevent and control iron deficiency anemia in Iran.

Methods and materials

Current study is a multi-method research with an analysis for policy approach containing three phases. First, through a literature review study, policies, programs and interventions of different countries to control and prevent anemia caused by iron deficiency will be identified. Then, in the qualitative phase of the study, the challenges, barriers, facilitators of the policies and programs implemented and ongoing in Iran will be examined. The content and policy-making process, as well as the context and role of stakeholders and actors will be analyzed using the framework of the policy triangle and analysis of the policy process using the Kingdon’s multiple streams model. Then, the proposed initial policy options will be developed. In the next phase, an expert panel contain experts, authorities and policymakers will be formed and the proposed options will be reviewed and categorized. In order to prioritize policy options and evaluate their feasibility in Iran, the Delphi technique and the policy options analysis framework of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will be used. At the end, policy options will be selected based on the highest score and will be presented as appropriate policy options.

Conclusion

Prospective policy analysis allows the selection of potentially practical and effective policy options to control iron deficiency anemia. The findings of current study will be presented as reports and research articles for policy makers.

Details

Title
What is the best strategy for iron deficiency anemia prevention and control in Iran? a policy analysis study protocol
Author
Dehghani, Azadeh; Rafraf, Maryam  VIAFID ORCID Logo  ; Mohammadi-Nasrabadi, Fatemeh; Rahim Khodayari-zarnaq
First page
e0311276
Section
Study Protocol
Publication year
2024
Publication date
Oct 2024
Publisher
Public Library of Science
e-ISSN
19326203
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3112793213
Copyright
© 2024 Dehghani et al. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (the “License”), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.