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Challenges of Action Research in Women's Health Decision-Making and Planning:
A Policy Brief
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Shirin Djalalinia   , Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi |
| of Epidemiology, Deputy for Research and Technology, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (56 Views) |
Achieving the expected goals in the upstream health documents requires comprehensive attention to evidence-based policymaking and planning and careful monitoring and supervision of ongoing interventions and programs. In this regard, the use of action research, the stages of problem identification, information collection, analysis of findings, presentation of solutions, implementation of the selected solution, and evaluation of results, provide the best opportunity to examine and improve the current situation.
Considering the importance of maintaining and promoting women's health as one of the main pillars of development and progress of societies and considering their key role in the health and excellence of the family institution, the following policy brief, based on the results of a combined study including; systematic review, qualitative study, and expert panel, has analyzed the current situation and proposed solutions to improve the use of action research in decision-making and planning to promote women's health.
The findings demonstrate that; If participatory areas are prepared and the necessary infrastructure, education and appropriate culture are provided, such approaches will have an undeniable impact on improving women's health and, consequently, the family and society. Based on this conclusion, corresponding participatory and implementation strategies are mentioned in the text. |
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| Keywords: Action Research, Health, Planning, Policy Making, Women |
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Letter: Policy brief |
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Received: 2026/02/14 | Accepted: 2026/03/20 | ePublished ahead of print: 2026/03/17 | Published: 2026/03/18
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