Policy Frameworks for Advancing Health Promotion in Public Health Systems

Asma  Sarah Buriah; Otman Al Khaled

doi:10.69725/ahproce.v1i1.254

Authors

Asma Sarah Buriah Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Yemen
Otman Al Khaled Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Yemen

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69725/ahproce.v1i1.254

Keywords:

Health promotion, Policy frameworks, Governance, Sociocultural context, Public health

Abstract

Objective: This study evaluates the capacity of policy frameworks to bolster health promotion in public health systems by assessing policy design and clarity, implementation mechanics, stakeholder involvement, and resource distribution, along dimensions of governance quality and sociocultural context as moderating variables.
Methods: An Observational study design was used, with structured questionnaires and document review among the study units. Data were analysed through EViews, reliability and validity testing, multiple regression, moderation analysis, and variance diagnostics to test for both direct and conditional effects.
Results: Indicators from all four policy dimensions showed statistically significant positive relationships with the effectiveness of health promotion; policy design and resource allocation as the strongest predictors. The impact of both policy frameworks and resource allocation was stronger under good governance, and the influence of the sociocultural context was the interposition of the policy matrix and resource share. The final model explained 51.8% of variance and had good explanatory power and diagnostic stability.
Novelty: The study introduces an integrated multilevel model consisting of structure, process and cultural determinants to account for inconsistent findings in previous research. The study makes a unique contribution to the literature on health promotion policies by testing direct effects and moderating roles at the same time.
Implications for Research: The study highlights the significance of integrating studies of governance reforms and cultural contexts in HP policies analysis. Further studies are needed to test this framework in other contexts to improve our knowledge of health policy design that works globally.

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Author Biographies

Asma Sarah Buriah, Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Yemen

Asma Sarah Buriah is affiliated with the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Yemen. Her academic work focuses on infectious diseases, immunological responses, and the integration of microbiological knowledge into broader public health strategies. She has been actively engaged in advancing research and education in medical microbiology, with particular emphasis on how scientific evidence can inform policy frameworks for improving public health systems.
Otman Al Khaled, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Yemen

Otman Al Khaled is a researcher and lecturer at the Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sana’a University, Yemen. His research interests include internal medicine, preventive healthcare, and the role of policy innovation in strengthening health promotion within national health systems. He has contributed to clinical practice and academic research that emphasizes the importance of integrating evidence-based approaches into public health policy to address emerging health challenges.

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