Table 6 Framework for analysis of actors’ influence (negotiation and formulation of MC policy)
From: Introduction of male circumcision for HIV prevention in Uganda: analysis of the policy process
Actor | Position on male circumcision for HIV prevention | Magnitude of power | Main nature of power | Level of commitment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MoH | Conditionally supportive | +++ | Authority, legitimacy | Medium |
MakSPH | Supportive | + | Expertise, evidence | High |
UN | Supportive | ++ | Legitimacy, structural organization, expertise, networking ability | High |
The President | Oppose | +++ | Authority (political) legitimacy | Low |
NGOs | Supportive | + | Networking financial | High |
US agencies | Supportive | +++ | Financial expertise | High |
Media | Neutral | ++ | Public communication | Medium |
Traditional leaders (circumcising areas) | Conditionally supportive | + | Traditional authority | Low |
Traditional leaders (non-circumcising areas) | Oppose | + | Traditional authority | Low |
Religious leaders (non-Muslims) | Oppose | + | Charismatic authority | Low |
Muslim leaders | Conditionally supportive | + | Charismatic authority | Low |
Public | Mix | ++ | Numbers | Low |