Building Cross-sectoral Collaborations to Address Perinatal Health Inequities: Insights From the Dutch Healthy Pregnancy 4 All-3 Program.
Leonie A DaalderopLisa S BarstiesFrank van SteenbergenAdja J M WaelputJacqueline LagendijkJasper V BeenEric A P SteegersDerk LoorbachPublished in: International journal of health policy and management (2024)
Our research shows that cross-sectoral collaborations in the context of perinatal health are hampered by structural, cultural, and practical barriers. Analyzing facilitators and barriers at these three levels helps to identify bottlenecks in cross-sectoral collaboration. Action researchers can be of great advantage in facilitating collaboration, as they can offer an open setting for reflection and instigate a sense of urgency for building collaborations.