Round 1 (n = 37) | Round 2 (n =24) | Round 3 (n = 24) | ||||
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PA | M | SD | PA | M | SD | |
Their level of education is low, that is, they lack a university level of education | 48% | 3.21 | 1.38 | |||
Lack of relevant knowledge and skills necessary to participate in the policy development process | 59% | 2.71 | 1.49 | |||
They lack knowledge and skills relevant to problem identification and agenda setting | 63% | 2.63 | 1.53 | |||
Lack of knowledge of the health policy formulation guidelines | 71% | 2.50 | 1.25 | |||
Lack of a clear understanding of the health policy implementation process | 74% | 2.21 | 1.29 | |||
Policies being unclear to the nurse leaders who are expected to implement them | 88% | 1.92 | 1.06 | |||
Lack of knowledge and skills of the policy evaluation process | 82% | 1.13 | 1.36 | |||
They lack a supportive environment in terms of mentorship and encouragement | 88% | 1.79 | 0.98 | |||
They lack information about the policy development forums | 82% | 2.25 | 1.07 | |||
Lack of confidence to air their views, related to policy issues, to the policy makers | 65% | 2.63 | 1.28 |