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A gap between policy and practice: a case study on maternal mortality reports, kerman, iran.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Policy
  • Developing Countries

Background:

  • Maternal mortality is a key indicator of national development, poverty, and democracy.
  • Preventing maternal deaths is a global health priority and a national goal for many countries.
  • Iran, a developing nation, implemented a national policy to reduce maternal mortality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the practical implementation of Iran's national maternal mortality reduction policy at peripheral levels.
  • To identify challenges and successes in translating national policy into local practice.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative data collection through interviews with key stakeholders.
  • Direct observation of healthcare settings.
  • Review of relevant policy documents and records.

Main Results:

  • A significant discrepancy exists between the intended policy and its actual practice at the local level.
  • Key barriers identified include insufficient training programs for healthcare providers.
  • Inadequate inter-agency collaboration and a lack of specific guidelines also contributed to the implementation gap.

Conclusions:

  • Effective policy implementation requires comprehensive pre-launch strategies.
  • Recommendations include fostering collaboration, developing clear guidelines, and establishing robust training programs.
  • Addressing these factors is crucial for successful maternal mortality reduction initiatives.