Public Law Studies Quarterly

Evaluating the Capacity of Policy-Making Approaches in Securing the Right to Women's Health

Document Type : Article

Authors

Leila Bahrami 1
Hajar Azari 2
Seyed Hossein Kazemi 3

1 Doctoral‏ ‏graduate‏ ‏of Women's Studies (Women's Rights in Islam), Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat ‎Modares University, Tehran, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Women's Studies, Faculty of Humanities, Tarbiat Modares ‎University, Tehran, Iran‎

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management and Economics, ‎Tarbiat Modares Faculty, Tehran, Iran‎

https://doi.org/10.22059/jplsq.2024.375556.3519
Abstract
The basis of societies and their civilization is the fulfillment of rights and their protection and guarantee. In developed countries, creating and accessing the right to health is one of the most important priorities, and the policy-making process in this area can produce different results based on the adoption of varous approaches. This research has been done by documentary method and in the first step, it will discuss the existing approaches of policy-making, including the value-based approach, the evidence-based approach and the rights-based approach, and the advantages and disadvantages of benefiting from that explains each one. The results show that if any of the approaches are used in the policy cycle, they can be complementary to each other and not in conflict with each other. It is necessary to base the formation and development of approaches on rights and use the value-oriented approach in the implementation phase and the evidence-oriented approach in the evaluation.

Keywords

gender
right to health
policy making
right-oriented approach
women's health
Subjects

  1. English

    1. A) Books
    2. Davies, SM Nutley. (2000). What Works? Evidence-Based Policy and Practice in Public Services. Bristol: The Policy Press.
    3. Forester, J. D. (2019). With Differences: Dramas of Mediating Public Disputes. New York: Oxford University Press.
    4. Sommer, U.; Forman. R. (2020). The Politicization of Women’s Health and Wellbeing. New York: Sustainability.
    5. Vivien, B .(2002) Gender and Social Psychology. New York: Routledge .

     

    1. B) Articles
    2. . Duran, B., & Halstrelinick, A. (2019). Progress in Community Health Partnership: Research/Education and Action. Jhons Hopkins university press, 2(94), 131-145.
    3. Abbott, R.A., & Jones.j.(2015). Are You Balancing the 7 Dimension of Wellness. University of Wisconsin. From: https://www.uwsp.edu/health/Pages/about/7DimensionsWellness.aspx.
    4. Anderson, J., & other ( .(2015).Estimating General Equilibrium .Trade Policy Effects. GE PPML,.6,(20).12-25.
    5. Ansara, D., & other (2005). Predictors of WomenMs Physical Health Problem After Childbirth. Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology,4(12), 46-66.
    6. Birkland, T.A. (2015). An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, and Models of Public Policy Making. Routlearge Taylor & Francis Group, 3(23), 1-12.
    7. Broberg, M.(2017). Hans-Otto Sano Strengths and weaknesses in human rights-based approach to international development – an analysis of aright-based approach to development assistance based on practical experiences. the International Jounral of Human Rights, (1)33, 653-669.
    8. Burwell SM. (2015). Setting Value-based Payment Goals — HHS Efforts to Improve U.S. Health Care. N Engl J Med, 372(3), 321-343.
    9. Fredriksson, M. Gustafsson, I. B., & Winblad, U Cuts.(2019).Without Conflict: The Use of Political Strategy in Local Health System Retrenchment in Swede. Social Science & Medicine,1(20),33-60.
    10. Gema, S.; Fernandze,C. (2004). Toward Value based. Healthcare through interactive process Mining in Emergency Rooms, 2(19), 22-3.
    11. Gray, M.(2017).Value based healthcare. BMJ, 2(4), 456-470.
    12. Gruskin, S. (2010). Right-based Approach's to Health Policies and Program. Journal of public Health policy, 3(33), 49-60.
    13. Hunt , P. (2016). Interpreting the International Right to Health in a Human Rights-Based Approach to Health. Health Hum Rights,18(3).1.
    14. Kerstin, N. & other.(2017). Value based healthcare as a trigger for important intiatives. Leadership in health services, 31(4), 232-245.
    15. Keys, S. (2004).Well –Being in the United States. A Descriptive Psychology, 6(13), 13-2.
    16. Lee, J., & other. (2013). Value-Based Insurance Design: Quality Improvement But No Cost Savings. MEDICAID & COUNTDOWN TO REFORM, 1(4), 222-235.
    17. London, L. (2008). What Is a Human – Rights Based Approach to Health and Does it Matter. Health and Human Rights, 12(2),1-13.
    18. Luppi, E. (2019). Fairness Eguality and Health: Tow Oriented Perspective. Health and Gender, 2(4), 46-59.
    19. Marrin, S. (2013) Rethinking Analytic Politicization. Intelligence and National Security, 6(2), 258-274.
    20. Nilsson, K.; Baathe, F (2017). Value Base Value Based Healthcare as a tTrigger for Important Intiatives. Leadership in health service, 3(12), 874-890.
    21. Plata, M. (1995). A policy Is Not Enough: Womans Health Policy in Colombia. Reprodactive Health Matters, 8(4), 68-82.
    22. Roseboom j T. (2019).Why Achieving Gender Equality is of Fundamental Importance to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Future Generations: Do Had Perspective. Journal of Development Origins of Health and Disease, Amsterdam,4(22), 56-68.
    23. Schmid-Petri, H. (2022). Chapter Three - Effects of politicization on the practice of science. Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science,1(4), 90-102.
    24. Shams, L. & other. (2021). Model for Value-based Policy-Making in Health Systems. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 23(4).1-9.
    25. Sherry ,G race. (2003). A Review of Aboriginal Womens Physical and Mental Health Status in Ontario. Canadienne Journal of Public Health, 94(3), 432-444.
    26. Sofia Gruskin, & other. (2010). Right-based Approach's to Health Policies and Program. Journal of public Health policy, 3(33), 49-60.
    27. Walser, K.; Reinhard, R. (2011). Policy Cycle-Based E-Government Architecture for Policy-Making. Organisations of Public Administrations International Journal, 3(11), 24-37 in health service, 3(12), 874-890.
    28. Willmas, R. (2004). Evidence-based and Values-based Policy, Management and Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, (2) 9, 121-133.

     

    References In Persian:

    1. A) Books
    2. Kevin B. S. (2015). An Introduction to the Theory of Public Policy (a Theoretical Confrontation Between Rationalists and Transstabilists), ranslated by Hasan Danaei Fard, (Tehran,: Safar) (In Persian).
    3. Sabatier, P. (2016). Individual Theory of The Public Policy Process, translated by Hassan Danaei, N. 2 (Tehran: Safar) (In Persian).

     

    1. B) Articles
    2. Abbasi, M. et al., (2014)."The Concept and Position of the Right to Health in Iran's Legal System", Journal of Medical Law, (8) (In Persian).
    3. Ahmadi, B. et al., (2012). Theoretical Framework of Iran's Women's Health: the Farmah Model. Hakim magazine, (4) (In Persian).
    4. Ahmadi, B., & Babashahi, S. (2012). Women's Health Management: Development of Policies, Research and Services. Journal of Social Welfare Research, (12) (In Persian).
    5. Asgharnia, M. (2015). "Challenges and Requirements of the Government in Setting Regulations in the Field of Health. Journal of Medical Law, (10) (In Persian).
    6. Azari, H., & Bahrami, L. (2019). Conceptual Development of The Right to Women's Health and its Analysis in Macro and Micro Policies. Women in Development and Politics Magazine, (4) (In Persian).
    7. Baki Hashemi, S. M. M., et al. (1400). Presenting a Framework for Explaining Policy Conflict in Iran's health Policy System With a Mixed Approach. Journal of Public Administration, (3) (In Persian).
    8. Danaeifard, H. et al. (2012). Investigation of Ways to Improve The Political, Social, Administrative and Technical Capability of the Country's Public Policies Using Evidence-Based Policy-Making Approach. Journal of Government Organizations Management, (3), (2012) (In Persian).
    9. Ebrahimi, A. et al. (2013). Evidence-Based Policy-Making in Practice: Is statistical Evidence Effective in Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Country's Higher Education Policies?. Management Improvement Journal ,(2)4 (In Persian).
    10. Eslami, S. et al. (1401). The Right to The Mental Health of Children in Cyberspace in the Light of Iran's Legal System, Islam and International Legal Documents. Research Journal of Islamic Law, (1) (In Persian).
    11. Khorasani, R., & Ahmadvand, W. M., (2017). A theoretical Reflection on the Concept of Gender Justice. Qabsat Magazine, (90) (In Persian).
    12. Malekmohammadi, H. R., Vahdani Nia, W. E., (2015). Health Policy Interaction: Transition to Health Governance Paradigm. Journal of Public Policy, (2) (In Persian).
    13. Mohammadi, P. et al. (2017). Investigating the Implications of Critical Realism in the Evaluation of Tcience, technology and Innovation policy. Journal of Public Administration, (3) (In Persian).
    14. Motaghi, S. et al. (2016).The Nature of the Right to Health and the Role of the Government in its Realization. Journal of Islamic Law Research, (18) (In Persian).
    15. Qadirian, F. et al. (2010). Value-Based Care and the necessity of economic evaluation of nursing se - Kerman Saravi, Fatiha et al., "Comparison of the Health-Related Quality of Life of Working Women and Housewives. Payesh Magazine, (1) (In Persian).
    16. Shiri, H. (2018). Gender Attitude and Factors Affecting It. Women and Society Magazine, (37) (In Persian).
    17. Vahid Dastjardi, M. (2017). Women's Health in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Journal of Culture and Health Promotion, (4),.rvices", Hayat magazine, (2) (In Persian).

       

      1. انگلیسی
      2. A) Books
      3. Davies, SM Nutley. (2000). What Works? Evidence-Based Policy and Practice in Public Services. Bristol: The Policy Press.
      4. Forester, J. D. (2019). With Differences: Dramas of Mediating Public Disputes. New York: Oxford University Press.
      5. Sommer, U.; Forman. R. (2020). The Politicization of Women’s Health and Wellbeing. New York: Sustainability.
      6. Vivien, B .(2002) Gender and Social Psychology. New York: Routledge .

       

      1. B) Articles
      2. . Duran, B., & Halstrelinick, A. (2019). Progress in Community Health Partnership: Research/Education and Action. Jhons Hopkins university press, 2(94), 131-145.
      3. Abbott, R.A., & Jones.j.(2015). Are You Balancing the 7 Dimension of Wellness. University of Wisconsin. From: https://www.uwsp.edu/health/Pages/about/7DimensionsWellness.aspx.
      4. Anderson, J., & other ( .(2015).Estimating General Equilibrium .Trade Policy Effects. GE PPML,.6,(20).12-25.
      5. Ansara, D., & other (2005). Predictors of WomenMs Physical Health Problem After Childbirth. Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology,4(12), 46-66.
      6. Birkland, T.A. (2015). An Introduction to the Policy Process: Theories, Concepts, and Models of Public Policy Making. Routlearge Taylor & Francis Group, 3(23), 1-12.
      7. Broberg, M.(2017). Hans-Otto Sano Strengths and weaknesses in human rights-based approach to international development – an analysis of aright-based approach to development assistance based on practical experiences. the International Jounral of Human Rights, (1)33, 653-669.
      8. Burwell SM. (2015). Setting Value-based Payment Goals — HHS Efforts to Improve U.S. Health Care. N Engl J Med, 372(3), 321-343.
      9. Fredriksson, M. Gustafsson, I. B., & Winblad, U Cuts.(2019).Without Conflict: The Use of Political Strategy in Local Health System Retrenchment in Swede. Social Science & Medicine,1(20),33-60.
      10. Gema, S.; Fernandze,C. (2004). Toward Value based. Healthcare through interactive process Mining in Emergency Rooms, 2(19), 22-3.
      11. Gray, M.(2017).Value based healthcare. BMJ, 2(4), 456-470.
      12. Gruskin, S. (2010). Right-based Approach's to Health Policies and Program. Journal of public Health policy, 3(33), 49-60.
      13. Hunt , P. (2016). Interpreting the International Right to Health in a Human Rights-Based Approach to Health. Health Hum Rights,18(3).1.
      14. Kerstin, N. & other.(2017). Value based healthcare as a trigger for important intiatives. Leadership in health services, 31(4), 232-245.
      15. Keys, S. (2004).Well –Being in the United States. A Descriptive Psychology, 6(13), 13-2.
      16. Lee, J., & other. (2013). Value-Based Insurance Design: Quality Improvement But No Cost Savings. MEDICAID & COUNTDOWN TO REFORM, 1(4), 222-235.
      17. London, L. (2008). What Is a Human – Rights Based Approach to Health and Does it Matter. Health and Human Rights, 12(2),1-13.
      18. Luppi, E. (2019). Fairness Eguality and Health: Tow Oriented Perspective. Health and Gender, 2(4), 46-59.
      19. Marrin, S. (2013) Rethinking Analytic Politicization. Intelligence and National Security, 6(2), 258-274.
      20. Nilsson, K.; Baathe, F (2017). Value Base Value Based Healthcare as a tTrigger for Important Intiatives. Leadership in health service, 3(12), 874-890.
      21. Plata, M. (1995). A policy Is Not Enough: Womans Health Policy in Colombia. Reprodactive Health Matters, 8(4), 68-82.
      22. Roseboom j T. (2019).Why Achieving Gender Equality is of Fundamental Importance to Improve the Health and Wellbeing of Future Generations: Do Had Perspective. Journal of Development Origins of Health and Disease, Amsterdam,4(22), 56-68.
      23. Schmid-Petri, H. (2022). Chapter Three - Effects of politicization on the practice of science. Progress in Molecular Biology and Translational Science,1(4), 90-102.
      24. Shams, L. & other. (2021). Model for Value-based Policy-Making in Health Systems. International Journal of Preventive Medicine, 23(4).1-9.
      25. Sherry ,G race. (2003). A Review of Aboriginal Womens Physical and Mental Health Status in Ontario. Canadienne Journal of Public Health, 94(3), 432-444.
      26. Sofia Gruskin, & other. (2010). Right-based Approach's to Health Policies and Program. Journal of public Health policy, 3(33), 49-60.
      27. Walser, K.; Reinhard, R. (2011). Policy Cycle-Based E-Government Architecture for Policy-Making. Organisations of Public Administrations International Journal, 3(11), 24-37 in health service, 3(12), 874-890.
      28. Willmas, R. (2004). Evidence-based and Values-based Policy, Management and Practice in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services. Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry, (2) 9, 121-133.

      References In Persian:

      1. A) Books
      2. Kevin B. S. (2015). An Introduction to the Theory of Public Policy (a Theoretical Confrontation Between Rationalists and Transstabilists), ranslated by Hasan Danaei Fard, (Tehran,: Safar) (In Persian).
      3. Sabatier, P. (2016). Individual Theory of The Public Policy Process, translated by Hassan Danaei, N. 2 (Tehran: Safar) (In Persian).

       

      1. B) Articles
      2. Abbasi, M. et al., (2014)."The Concept and Position of the Right to Health in Iran's Legal System", Journal of Medical Law, (8) (In Persian).
      3. Ahmadi, B. et al., (2012). Theoretical Framework of Iran's Women's Health: the Farmah Model. Hakim magazine, (4) (In Persian).
      4. Ahmadi, B., & Babashahi, S. (2012). Women's Health Management: Development of Policies, Research and Services. Journal of Social Welfare Research, (12) (In Persian).
      5. Asgharnia, M. (2015). "Challenges and Requirements of the Government in Setting Regulations in the Field of Health. Journal of Medical Law, (10) (In Persian).
      6. Azari, H., & Bahrami, L. (2019). Conceptual Development of The Right to Women's Health and its Analysis in Macro and Micro Policies. Women in Development and Politics Magazine, (4) (In Persian).
      7. Baki Hashemi, S. M. M., et al. (1400). Presenting a Framework for Explaining Policy Conflict in Iran's health Policy System With a Mixed Approach. Journal of Public Administration, (3) (In Persian).
      8. Danaeifard, H. et al. (2012). Investigation of Ways to Improve The Political, Social, Administrative and Technical Capability of the Country's Public Policies Using Evidence-Based Policy-Making Approach. Journal of Government Organizations Management, (3), (2012) (In Persian).
      9. Ebrahimi, A. et al. (2013). Evidence-Based Policy-Making in Practice: Is statistical Evidence Effective in Improving the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Country's Higher Education Policies?. Management Improvement Journal ,(2)4 (In Persian).
      10. Eslami, S. et al. (1401). The Right to The Mental Health of Children in Cyberspace in the Light of Iran's Legal System, Islam and International Legal Documents. Research Journal of Islamic Law, (1) (In Persian).
      11. Khorasani, R., & Ahmadvand, W. M., (2017). A theoretical Reflection on the Concept of Gender Justice. Qabsat Magazine, (90) (In Persian).
      12. Malekmohammadi, H. R., Vahdani Nia, W. E., (2015). Health Policy Interaction: Transition to Health Governance Paradigm. Journal of Public Policy, (2) (In Persian).
      13. Mohammadi, P. et al. (2017). Investigating the Implications of Critical Realism in the Evaluation of Tcience, technology and Innovation policy. Journal of Public Administration, (3) (In Persian).
      14. Motaghi, S. et al. (2016).The Nature of the Right to Health and the Role of the Government in its Realization. Journal of Islamic Law Research, (18) (In Persian).
      15. Qadirian, F. et al. (2010). Value-Based Care and the necessity of economic evaluation of nursing se - Kerman Saravi, Fatiha et al., "Comparison of the Health-Related Quality of Life of Working Women and Housewives. Payesh Magazine, (1) (In Persian).
      16. Shiri, H. (2018). Gender Attitude and Factors Affecting It. Women and Society Magazine, (37) (In Persian).
      17. Vahid Dastjardi, M. (2017). Women's Health in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Journal of Culture and Health Promotion, (4),.rvices", Hayat magazine, (2) (In Persian).
Public Law Studies Quarterly
Volume 55, Issue 3 - Serial Number 43
Autumn 2025
Autumn 2025
Pages 1579-1606

  • Receive Date 28 April 2024
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