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Table 3 Reported outcomes of HIA

From: The effectiveness of health impact assessment in influencing decision-making in Australia and New Zealand 2005–2009

Direct/proximal

Indirect/distal

Inform

Technical learning

  Decision making

  Literature reviews

  Future decisions

  Use of data

  Implementation

  Assessment of evidence

  Adapted

  Capacity building

Modify

Conceptual learning

  Decisions

  Social determinants of health

  Related decisions

  Relationship between their area and health

  Follow on decisions

  Perceptions of usefulness of HIA

  Implementation

  Use of evidence

  Awareness (decision makers, wider community)

Expand decision making

Social learning

  Inclusion of health/ determinants of health

  Partnerships/relationships

  Decision making processes

 

  Legitimacy