Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic Of Iran
مجله پزشکی جمهوری اسلامی ایران
Med J Islam Repub Iran
Medical Sciences
http://mjiri.iums.ac.ir
2
journal2
1016-1430
2251-6840
8
10.18869/mjiri
14
8888
13
en
jalali
1396
11
1
gregorian
2018
2
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32
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online
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Primary development and validation of a quantitative health policy impact assessment tool (HEPIAT): The case of Iranian targeted subsidy plan
Community Health
Community Health
Original Research
Original Research
<p><strong>Background: </strong>As a primary phase of a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) on the Iranian Targeted Subsidy Plan (TSP), this study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of a newly developed quantitative Health Policy Impact Assessment Tool (HEPIAT).<br>
<strong> Methods:</strong> In 2014, multistage cluster sampling was employed to recruit 509 key informants in Sanandaj, Iran, to participate in this cross-sectional study. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to develop the initial draft of HEPIAT. Content validity was determined by a consensus panel of experts, and construct validity and factor structure of the HEPIAT were assessed using Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA). Reliability was assessed utilizing the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient and the test– retest reliability coefficient.<br>
<strong> Results:</strong> Applying EFA, the optimal solution including 35 items and 6 factors was emerged, which accounted for 64.94% of the total variance. The mean items’ relevancy, clarity, simplicity, and their total mean±SD score were 88.3±0.2, 90.1±0.5, 86.1±0.7, and 89.6±0.4, respectively. The scores of intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) and internal consistency reliability for all the factors were ranged from 0.67 to 0.89. HEPIAT demonstrated an appropriate validity, reliability, functionality, and simplicity.<br>
<strong> Conclusion:</strong> Although further works in different settings are warranted, HEPIAT may be a practical and useful quantitative instrument in socioeconomic-related HIAs aimed to inform policymakers and stakeholders on the health impacts of their decisions and plans.<br>
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Health impact assessment, Targeted subsidy plan, Instrumentation, Health determinants, Healthy public policy
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Haidar
Nadrian
haidarnadrian@gmail.com
200319475328460036843
200319475328460036843
Yes
Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran & Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Towhid
Babazadeh
towhidbabazadeh@gmail.com
200319475328460036844
200319475328460036844
No
Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Nadia
Nadrian
nadia.nadrian@gmail.com
200319475328460036845
200319475328460036845
No
School of Psychology and Training Sciences, Islamic Azad University-Sanandaj Branch, Sanandaj, Iran.
Hassan
Mahmoodi
hassanmahmoodi@gmail.com
200319475328460036846
200319475328460036846
No
Department of Health Education and Promotion, Faculty of Health, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Anvar
Khosravi
khosravi_a@yahoo.com
200319475328460036847
200319475328460036847
No
School of Human Sciences, Islamic Azad University-Sanandaj Branch, Sanandaj, Iran.