Table 7.
Groups or Factors that exert a strong influence on the health policymaking process
| Percentage agree or strongly agree (n = 36) | |
|---|---|
| Health insurance funds | 92 |
| Physician associations | 89 |
| Limited health funding (the economy) | 88 |
| Media | 70 |
| Values of governing parties | 61 |
| Public opinion | 53 |
| Nursing associations | 46 |
| Research about problems related to healthcare or health systems | 39 |
| Other countries’ health policies | 30 |
| Donor organisations | 22 |
| Other types of health professional associations | 22 |