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Uloga primijenjene medicinske sociologije u kreiranju i analizi javnih politika
The role of applied medical sociology in public policies making and analysis

Author(s): Aida Spahić
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Applied Sociology, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Naučno udruženje Sociološki diskurs
Keywords: Medical sociology; theoretical sociology; applied sociology; qualitative approach; public policy; public health; biomedical model; social model of health;

Summary/Abstract: From the perspective of sociologists involved in various project activities in the field of health, the affirmation of medical sociology in BiH society is undoubtedly necessary. It is not only about strengthening its theoretical and educational components, it is also about its development as an applied discipline, which has the capacity to solve complex social issues in the field of health, and to be recognized as such by health professionals. The potential of qualitative methodology is underutilized in research studies and public policy analysis. The paper seeks to point out the contribution of applied medical sociology to the creation of public health policies and to the affirmation of a qualitative approach to conducting research in this field.

  • Issue Year: 9/2019
  • Issue No: 17-18
  • Page Range: 5-25
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Bosnian