Policy Study and Research Institute, SNNPR, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
PLoS One. 2022 Feb 25;17(2):e0263667. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263667. eCollection 2022.
Since COVID-19 has been declared as a global pandemic, South Nations, Nationalities People's Region, Ethiopia, has been responding by establishing strong structure. The response against the disease requires consolidated efforts, However, there is paucity of information about the patterns of multisectoral collaboration actions in the region. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of exploring the patterns of multisectoral collaboration against the COVID-19 using a qualitative case study design. Data were collected by key informant interview and document review and analyzed using a content analysis framework focused on case study data analysis.
The study has indicated a unique perspective in establishing functional multisectoral approach with strong courage and motivation of most involved stakeholder. Almost all stakeholders have shown clear understanding about the multidimensional burdens the disease could cause and the necessities for joint efforts to tackle the multidimensional problems. The study further elucidated that despite the encouraging beginning, the eventual slowdown undertakings in the joint actions. This included failure to meet regularly to monitor and evaluate as stated earlier and societies' reluctances despite consistent information dissemination.
A firm understanding about multidimensional impacts of COVID-19 by all stakeholders was revealed in the region. Remarkable achievements were observed at the early stage of disease prevention and control responses with encouraging multisectoral approach as guided by the convergence model. However, several setbacks were observed in the process of multisectoral approach intervention as indicated by the conceptual framework. Hence, to ensure sustainable MSA, revitalization of the initial commitment of all stakeholders and strengthening MSA considering end-to end approach of the convergence frame is crucial; subsequent quantitative study recommended to establish wider determinants on success of MSA.
自 COVID-19 被宣布为全球大流行以来，埃塞俄比亚的南苏丹民族区域一直通过建立强有力的结构来应对。应对这种疾病需要各方共同努力，但该地区多部门合作行动的模式信息很少。因此，本研究采用定性案例研究设计，旨在探索针对 COVID-19 的多部门合作模式。通过关键信息者访谈和文件审查收集数据，并使用以案例研究数据分析为重点的内容分析框架进行分析。
该研究表明，在建立具有强大勇气和动力的功能性多部门方法方面具有独特的视角，大多数相关利益相关者。几乎所有利益相关者都清楚地认识到疾病可能造成的多方面负担，以及共同努力解决多方面问题的必要性。研究还进一步阐明，尽管开始令人鼓舞，但联合行动最终放缓。这包括未能按计划定期开会监测和评估，以及尽管不断进行信息传播，但社会仍然不愿意。
该地区所有利益相关者都对 COVID-19 的多方面影响有了坚定的认识。在疾病预防和控制反应的早期阶段取得了显著成就，令人鼓舞的多部门方法遵循趋同模式。然而，在多部门方法干预过程中观察到了一些挫折，如概念框架所示。因此，为了确保可持续的多部门合作，必须重振所有利益相关者的初始承诺，并加强多部门合作，考虑到趋同框架的端到端方法；随后建议进行定量研究，以确定多部门合作成功的更广泛决定因素。
