Table 6.
Framework for analysis of actors’ influence (negotiation and formulation of MC policy)
| Actor | Position on male circumcision for HIV prevention | Magnitude of power | Main nature of power | Level of commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MoH | Conditionally supportive | +++ | Authority, legitimacy | Medium |
| MakSPH | Supportive | + | Expertise, evidence | High |
| UN | Supportive | ++ | Legitimacy, structural organization, expertise, networking ability | High |
| The President | Oppose | +++ | Authority (political) legitimacy | Low |
| NGOs | Supportive | + | Networking financial | High |
| US agencies | Supportive | +++ | Financial expertise | High |
| Media | Neutral | ++ | Public communication | Medium |
| Traditional leaders (circumcising areas) | Conditionally supportive | + | Traditional authority | Low |
| Traditional leaders (non-circumcising areas) | Oppose | + | Traditional authority | Low |
| Religious leaders (non-Muslims) | Oppose | + | Charismatic authority | Low |
| Muslim leaders | Conditionally supportive | + | Charismatic authority | Low |
| Public | Mix | ++ | Numbers | Low |
MakSPH, Makerere University School of Public Health; MoH, Ministry of Health; NGO, Non-governmental organizations; UN, United Nations; US, United States of America