Table 8 Lack of knowledge, skills and support

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