Katrine Bach Habersaat , Anastasia Koylyu , Tiina Likki , Nils Fietje , Martha Scherzer , Vee Snijders , Alona Mazhnaia , Svenja Roy , Merita Berisha , Florie Miftari Basholli , Sabina Catic , Iveta Nagyova , Jonas Sivelä , Francesca Cirulli , Lien Van der Biest , Sladjana Baros , Šeila Cilović Lagarija , Mathilde Schilling , Hannah U. Nohlen , Maria João Forjaz , Robb Butler
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Abstract
Background
Enabling, supporting and promoting positive health-related behaviours is critical in addressing the major public health challenges of our time, and the multifaceted nature of behaviours requires an evidence-based approach. This statement seeks to suggest how a much-needed enhanced use of behavioural and cultural science and insights for health could be advanced.
Study design and methods
and methods: Public health authorities of Europe and Central Asia and international partner organizations in September 2023 met in Copenhagen, Denmark, to discuss the way forward. Drawing on 1) country reporting to WHO, 2) interview study with public health authorities and 3) the meeting deliberations, this meeting statement was developed.
Results
The meeting statement presents a joint call for step-change accelerated use of evidence-based approaches for health behaviours. Actionable next steps for public health authorities and international and regional development partners in health are presented.
Conclusions
The way forward involves increased resource allocation, integration of behavioural insights into health strategies, advocacy through case and cost-effectiveness examples and capacity building.