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Assessing Policy-Engagement Competencies Of Health Personnel In Aurora Province Basis For Capability Enhancement

Author(s) Princess Alen Aguilar Cabunoc, Dr. Abraham A Pascua, Dr. Ali G Mamaclay
Country Philippines
Abstract Sustainable public health governance is essential for achieving universal health care in the Philippines. Local health workers, particularly in rural settings, must have strong policy engagement skills to support this goal. This study assessed the policy engagement competencies of health managers in Aurora Province’s rural health units and examined the effects of experience, education, and relevant training. A descriptive comparative quantitative design was used, involving 107 respondents (68 managerial, 39 health staff) selected through non-probable convenience sampling. The study applied a policy engagement framework with six core competency domains: (1) Collect and assess information, (2) Translate and share information, (3) Cultivate partnerships, (4) Foster capacity, (5) Develop infrastructure, and (6) Influence decisions. Responses were analyzed separately to ensure accuracy. Findings showed that both managers and health staff demonstrated high competency in all domains. Years of experience and educational attainment had no significant impact, as all p-values exceeded 0.05, validating the null hypothesis. However, relevant training significantly improved engagement skills in five out of six domains, except “Collect and assess information.” The study highlights the importance of targeted training programs to enhance policy engagement skills in weaker areas. A proposed capacity enhancement program aims to strengthen public health workers' competencies, ultimately advancing health equity and improving governance in rural health settings.
Keywords Capacity Enhancement, Evidence-Based Policy Making, Policy Engagement Competencies, Public Health Workers, Rural Health Unit
Field Sociology > Health
Published In Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On 2025-05-21
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44292
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9mh7r
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