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This study maps alcohol policy infrastructures across Europe to understand their impact on policy change. Findings will guide the development and utilization of essential public health infrastructures for effective alcohol policies.

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Area of Science:

Public Health Policy
Health Systems Research
Alcohol Policy Analysis

Background:

Effective public health infrastructures are crucial but under-researched in European alcohol policy.
Existing alcohol policy actors and structures are diverse, yet their interrelationships and impact remain unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

To map existing alcohol policy infrastructures across European countries within the Alcohol Measures for Public Health Research Alliance (AMPHORA) project.
To examine the relationship between these infrastructures and the dynamics of alcohol policy change.

Main Methods:

National-level surveys using an adapted Health Promotion (HP) Source Project questionnaire to assess alcohol policy infrastructure and needs.
In-depth case studies with interviews in selected European countries.
Descriptive data analysis to map infrastructures, identify needs, and explore infrastructure-policy relationships.

Main Results:

An extended map of alcohol policy infrastructures in numerous European countries will be produced.
Enhanced understanding of the role and influence of infrastructure on alcohol policy development and practice.
Identification of needs for optimizing existing infrastructures and developing new ones for effective public health alcohol policies.

Conclusions:

The study will contribute to the scientific knowledge base on public health infrastructures and inform policy development.
Recommendations will focus on better utilization of current infrastructures and the creation of new ones to support effective alcohol policy.
Strengthening infrastructures is essential for developing and implementing evidence-based alcohol policies from a public health perspective.