Changes in temperature, precipitation, and the occurrence of extreme weather events are increasingly present. Due to climate change, Mediterranean Basin (the focus this study is on Adriatic Croatia as part Basin) more affected by production economic losses compared other parts Europe. Policymakers important individuals involved shaping public policies. The main objective was assess opinion poli...

BACKGROUND Providing financial incentives contingent on healthy behaviours is one way to encourage healthy behaviours. However, there remains substantial concerns with the acceptability of health promoting financial incentives (HPFI). Previous research has studied acceptability of HPFI to the public, recipients and practitioners. We are not aware of any previous work that has focused particular...

BACKGROUND The translation of research into policy and practice is enhanced by policymakers who can recognise and articulate their information needs and researchers that understand the policymakers' environment. As researchers, we sought to understand the policymaking process and how research evidence may contribute in South Africa and Cameroon. METHODS We conducted qualitative in-depth inter...

Given that an influenza pandemic is likely within the next few years, the World Health Organization has recommended that policymakers take action to mitigate the consequences of such a pandemic. Because of the increased risk of patients with cancer developing complications of influenza, policymakers in cancer care should immediately begin planning for changes to resource allocation, clinical ca...

A major challenge in achieving food security in South Asia is addressing the dichotomy between academic research and policy decision making. The work that researchers conduct often does not reach policymakers because of inadequate and inappropriate communication. The link between research and decision-making systems remains weak. This chapter explores the strategies for effective policy communi...