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This is a Literature Review study (also classified as: Systematic Review).

August 17, 2025BMJ Public HealthOpen Access

Factors influencing non-communicable disease policy process in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

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Significant barriers impact the non-communicable disease policy process in Sub-Saharan Africa, resulting in limited execution of effective strategies.
The scoping review analyzed 7538 records, identifying 35 articles that met the criteria for inclusion, reflecting a substantial body of literature.
Identification of six key policy actors highlights the complexity of the policy landscape, emphasizing the role of advocacy and collaboration.
The findings underscore a need for improved access to data and resources, with implications for better support of NCD policy development.

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Scoping review identifies barriers and facilitators impacting NCD policy processes in Sub-Saharan Africa, suggesting focus on advocacy and multisectoral engagement.

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Brouns et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a36a560a429f797332f2d4 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjph-2024-001409

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Scoping review identifies barriers and facilitators impacting NCD policy processes in Sub-Saharan Africa, suggesting focus on advocacy and multisectoral engagement.

Factors influencing non-communicable disease policy process in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

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Factors influencing non-communicable disease policy process in Sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review

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