Adolescent Reproductive Health Policy Implementation: A Grounded Theory for Gaining Competency - Softcover

Nyapada, Linet; Orwa, Walgio; Brindis, Claire

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3659114596 ISBN 13: 9783659114595

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

The theory of gaining competency for Adolescent Reproductive Health (ARH) policy implementation was inductively generated using grounded theory method.The theory of gaining competency for ARH policy implementation has four progressive, sequential concepts namely: entry into ARH programs, competency development for ARH policy implementation, initiating youth friendly services and implementing youth friendly services. The theory further explains that the process and criteria for identifying ARH policy implementers determines the extent to which the full cycle of gaining competency for ARH policy implementation is achieved. It also shows that the level of institutional support is directly proportional to the level of gaining competency for ARH policy implementation. The implication for policy is that the power to influence policy depends on, among other things, the level of access to knowledge within the context of institutional support, which the full cycle of gaining competency provides. Therefore, the theory recommends that the process of identifying health policy implementers requires an organized procedure that allows for the expression of interest by individuals.

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About the Author

Dr. Linet Achieng Nyapada is the Community Health Systems Manager at IntraHealth International. Her expertise is in Health Policy and Systems Research, and Community Health. She holds a PhD in Health Policy and Systems Analysis. Previously, she served as a Technical Advisor, JICA Kenya; Director of TICH at Great Lakes University of Kisumu.

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659114596
• ISBN 13: 9783659114595
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260