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Table 1 Characteristics of the interviewees

From: Analysis for policy to overcome barriers to reducing the prevalence of vitamin a deficiency among children (15–23 months) in Iran

Organization

Code

Position

Age (y)

Education

Number

Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME)

6

2

Head of Department

Expert

50–60

40–50

Specialist

BSc.

1

2

Vice Chancellor for Public Health (Universities)

1

2

5

9

Vice Chancellor

Expert

Health care

Nutritionist

40–50

30–50

40–50

20–30

Specialist

MSc, BS

BS,A.S

MSc

5

9

5

1

Schools of Nutrition Sciences and Dietetics (Universities of Medical Sciences)

3

4

Dean of school

Faculty members

50–60

50–60

Ph.D.

Ph.D.

2

2

Nutrition and food experts and academics

4

Faculty member

40–60

Ph.D.

2

NGOs

7

10

Chairman

60–70

50–60

Specialist, Ph.D.

Specialist

3

1

UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund)

2

Expert

30–40

Ph.D.

1

Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation (IKRF)

2

Expert

40–50

B.Sc

1

Ministry of Interior (Municipalities, Governorates)

8

2

Vice Head

Expert

30–60

40–50

Ph.D.

BSc. Eng.

2

1