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Ouedraogo W.A.S., Biau S., Bonnet Emmanuel, Ridde Valéry. (2021). Telephones in public health policy processes in sub-Saharan Africa : a scoping review. Journal of Global Health Reports, 5, en ligne [14 p.]. ISSN 2399-1623.

Titre du document
Telephones in public health policy processes in sub-Saharan Africa : a scoping review
Année de publication
2021
Type de document
Article
Auteurs
Ouedraogo W.A.S., Biau S., Bonnet Emmanuel, Ridde Valéry
Source
Journal of Global Health Reports, 2021, 5, en ligne [14 p.] ISSN 2399-1623
Background : The telephone is being put to work in the quest for universal health coverage in sub-Saharan Africa. Multiple mobile health pilot projects are being deployed. The use of mobile technologies including citizens in the formulation, analysis, and revision of public health policies in sub-Saharan Africa is recent. This citizen m-participation could influence the democratic engagement of citizens and leaders in the planning, budgeting, and transparency of local governance processes of health systems. Methods : We conducted a scoping review. A total of 995 papers were initially identified, 37 documents were finally included in the final synthesis after a review of the abstract and full text by two researchers. Results : Despite multiple challenges, the social, technological, and instrumental feasibility of citizen m-participation in health decision-making processes is real. The documents highlight the contribution of m-Citizen Participation to the ongoing construction of a robust health democracy. However, government commitment and leadership for this innovation remain weak. This slows down the processes of inclusion and empowerment of patients on their health needs. Conclusions : Evidence suggests that citizen m-participation is relevant to the inclusion of citizens in health decision-making processes. However, research is limited. We recommend participatory action research mechanisms focused on citizen inclusion in health decision-making processes in sub-Saharan Africa to expand the knowledge base on this innovation.
Plan de classement
Généralités [010] ; Santé : aspects socioculturels, économiques et politiques [056] ; Politique [114]
Localisation
Fonds IRD [F B010083415]
Identifiant IRD
fdi:010083415
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