Table 3. Characteristics of multisectoral collaborations described in systematic review of the effect of multisectoral interventions for health on health system performance.
| Characteristic | No. of studies (%) (n = 62) |
|---|---|
| Type of collaborationa | |
| Joined-up government (health and non-health sectors) | 10 (16.1) |
| Health in all policies or whole-of-government approach | 7 (11.3) |
| Integrated health and social services (including poverty reduction) | 17 (27.4) |
| Collaborative governance | 4 (6.5) |
| Social determinants of health and sustainable development | 8 (12.9) |
| Public and private partnership | 4 (6.5) |
| Formal and informal partnership | 4 (6.5) |
| Health impact assessment | 2 (3.2) |
| Policy and/or community networks | 1 (1.6) |
| Collaboration on specific issues: One Health and zoonosis | 5 (8.1) |
| Collaboration on specific issues: maternal and child health | 13 (21.0) |
| Collaboration on specific issues: mental health | 4 (6.5) |
| Sector involvementa | |
| Health sector (including health facilities and providers) | 62 (100.0) |
| Non-health government sector (e.g. education, agriculture, water and environment, social and welfare, transportation or telecommunication) | 57 (91.9) |
| Nongovernmental organization | 14 (22.6) |
| Informal sector | 3 (4.8) |
| Community organization | 15 (24.2) |
| Academia or university | 8 (12.9) |
| International bodies | 4 (6.5) |
| Donor agency | 4 (6.5) |
| Private sector | 4 (6.5) |
| Police department or security | 2 (3.2) |
| Indicators of collaboration | |
| Yes | 10 (16.1) |
| Sustainability issues | |
| Yes | 17 (27.4) |
a Some studies may be of more than one collaboration type; all studies involve multiple sectors.