The knowledge and attitude of Ghanaian decision-makers and researchers towards health technology assessment

Although health technology assessment (HTA) is intended to provide policymakers with objective information, the likelihood that a health decision-maker (HDM) will use this information is associated with their knowledge, role and perception of the HTA process. In Ghana, policymakers are working towards formalising the use of HTA, but HDM knowledge of and attitude towards HTA are not known. Between March and May 2016, we conducted in-depth...