ABSTRACT

Introduction: Research in the field of Maternal and Child Health (MCH) has grown over the past decade and has become a global topic of interest and debate for health professionals, policy-makers, government entities, and academics. Objectives: The aim of the study was to identify levels of influence United Arab Emirates healthcare professionals and practitioners have on policy influence on involvement for improving and lowering MCH mortality rates. Methods: The theoretical framework focused on how to utilize the Andersen model in exploring the factors associated with MCH care professionals and practitioners who are involved in policy-making and development. A correlational research design was used to determine whether healthcare employees and practitioners exert influence in the policymaking and adoption process for the improvement of MCH. Results: The enabling factors such as the level of perceived organizational support and, the 5 phases of policy-making process helped to determine whether or not there was a relationship/ association existing. Conclusion: Organizational support was statistically significant with each of the policymaking stages and may be considered in the future of responding to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Keywords: Health Policy, Maternal and Child Health, United Arab Emirates, Andersen Model, Perceived Organisational Support

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2019/8.9.4784