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Table 4 Factors that constraint governance effectiveness of PHAs

From: A survey of the governance capacity of national public health associations to enhance population health

Constraining factor

n

Big or very big constraint (% respondents)

Lack of financial resources for the PHA

45

73 %

Lack of competent persons serving on the governing body

21

34 %

Lack of mentoring for future PHA leaders

20

32 %

Lack of accurate information for good strategic planning

19

31 %

Lack of understanding about practices of good governance

18

29 %

Lack of or ineffective leadership

17

27 %

Lack of transparency and accountability

15

24 %