Experts' Views on Factors Influencing Resource Allocation for Infectious Disease Emergencies Based on Humanitarian Principles: A Qualitative Study
Introduction: Infectious diseases can result in global emergencies and a shortage of resources, leading to ethical and humanitarian challenges. This study aimed to identify the factors that affect the allocation of health resources based on humanitarian principles during infectious disease emergenci...
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| description | Introduction: Infectious diseases can result in global emergencies and a shortage of resources, leading to ethical and humanitarian challenges. This study aimed to identify the factors that affect the allocation of health resources based on humanitarian principles during infectious disease emergencies. Methods: This study was conducted using a qualitative approach known as content analysis, and 23 specialists and experts with practical experience and theoretical knowledge in this area were carefully selected to participate in the study. The selection process continued until the principle of data saturation was attained. Data collection was done through in-depth, semi-structured interviews that were conducted from October to December 2023. Results: Factors affecting resource allocation were categorized into 9 main themes, 25 categories, and 50 subcategories. The extracted themes are: (1) Rules and Regulations; (2) Quality in Allocation; (3) Human Aspects; (4) Epidemic/Pandemic Characteristics; (5) Governance and Policymaking; (6) Emergency Management; (7) Resource Management; (8) Solidarity; (9) Trustworthiness. Conclusions: During emergencies caused by infectious diseases, resource allocation requires attention to various aspects such as laws, protocols, procedures, organizational structures, and coordination mechanisms. Ethical principles and respect for human aspects are also important. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-602c7b6f2d41409185d3e6607f39f9bb2025-01-06T04:09:09ZengElsevierAJPM Focus2773-06542025-02-0141100286Experts' Views on Factors Influencing Resource Allocation for Infectious Disease Emergencies Based on Humanitarian Principles: A Qualitative StudyMohammad Reza Fallah Ghanbari, PhDc0Katayoun Jahangiri, PhD1Mehdi Safari, PhD2Zohreh Ghomian, PhD3Mohammad Ali Nekooie, PhD4Candidate of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranCandidate of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Address correspondence to: Katayoun Jahangiri, PhD, Health in Disasters and Emergencies Department, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (SBMU), Tehran, Iran.Candidate of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranCandidate of Health in Disasters and Emergencies, School of Public Health and Safety, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranFaculty of Civil Engineering, Alborz University, Karaj, IranIntroduction: Infectious diseases can result in global emergencies and a shortage of resources, leading to ethical and humanitarian challenges. This study aimed to identify the factors that affect the allocation of health resources based on humanitarian principles during infectious disease emergencies. Methods: This study was conducted using a qualitative approach known as content analysis, and 23 specialists and experts with practical experience and theoretical knowledge in this area were carefully selected to participate in the study. The selection process continued until the principle of data saturation was attained. Data collection was done through in-depth, semi-structured interviews that were conducted from October to December 2023. Results: Factors affecting resource allocation were categorized into 9 main themes, 25 categories, and 50 subcategories. The extracted themes are: (1) Rules and Regulations; (2) Quality in Allocation; (3) Human Aspects; (4) Epidemic/Pandemic Characteristics; (5) Governance and Policymaking; (6) Emergency Management; (7) Resource Management; (8) Solidarity; (9) Trustworthiness. Conclusions: During emergencies caused by infectious diseases, resource allocation requires attention to various aspects such as laws, protocols, procedures, organizational structures, and coordination mechanisms. Ethical principles and respect for human aspects are also important.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773065424001044Humanitarian principlesresource allocationhealth, infectious diseasesemergencies |
| spellingShingle | Mohammad Reza Fallah Ghanbari, PhDc Katayoun Jahangiri, PhD Mehdi Safari, PhD Zohreh Ghomian, PhD Mohammad Ali Nekooie, PhD Experts' Views on Factors Influencing Resource Allocation for Infectious Disease Emergencies Based on Humanitarian Principles: A Qualitative Study AJPM Focus Humanitarian principles resource allocation health, infectious diseases emergencies |
| title | Experts' Views on Factors Influencing Resource Allocation for Infectious Disease Emergencies Based on Humanitarian Principles: A Qualitative Study |
| title_full | Experts' Views on Factors Influencing Resource Allocation for Infectious Disease Emergencies Based on Humanitarian Principles: A Qualitative Study |
| title_fullStr | Experts' Views on Factors Influencing Resource Allocation for Infectious Disease Emergencies Based on Humanitarian Principles: A Qualitative Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experts' Views on Factors Influencing Resource Allocation for Infectious Disease Emergencies Based on Humanitarian Principles: A Qualitative Study |
| title_short | Experts' Views on Factors Influencing Resource Allocation for Infectious Disease Emergencies Based on Humanitarian Principles: A Qualitative Study |
| title_sort | experts views on factors influencing resource allocation for infectious disease emergencies based on humanitarian principles a qualitative study |
| topic | Humanitarian principles resource allocation health, infectious diseases emergencies |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2773065424001044 |
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