Table 1 Examples of policy behaviors from the literature, 2016
From: Learning in the zone: toward workforce development of evidence-based public policy communication
Behavior | Citation |
|---|---|
Prepare issue briefs for policy makers | Harris and Mueller, 2013 [16] Meyerson and Sayegh, 2016 [15] |
Publish a state policy agenda | Meyerson et al., 2003 [17] |
Publish consensus or other evidence-based document aimed at policy change | Friedlaender and Winston, 2004 [18] |
Advance model public health legislation, regulation or ordinance | Hartsfield et al., 2007 [25] |
Publish policy implications as part of research publications | Giles-Corti et al., 2015 [26] |
Give public testimony to policy makers | Harris and Mueller, 2013 [16] Meyerson et al., 2003 [17] Meyerson and Sayegh, 2016 [15] |
Communicate with legislators, regulatory officials, or other policy makers regarding proposed regulations, legislation or ordinances | Harris and Mueller, 2013 [16] Meyerson and Sayegh, 2016 [15] |
Provide technical assistance to a legislative, regulatory or advisory group for drafting proposed legislation, regulation or ordinance | Harris and Mueller, 2013 [16] Meyerson and Sayegh, 2016 [15] |
Program disseminates STD related information to policy makers (e.g. epidemiologic reports) | Meyerson et al., 2003 [17] |
Participate on a board or panel responsible for health policy | Harris and Mueller, 2013 [16] Meyerson and Sayegh, 2016 [15] |
Program works with a state coalition on STD related issues | Meyerson et al., 2003 [17] |
Staff contact policy makers as individual citizens | Meyerson et al., 2003 [17] |
Conduct policy surveillance | Brownson et al., 2009 [1] |
Conduct media advocacy | Chapman ad Lupton, 1994 [27] Wallack et al., 1993 [28] |