Fig. 1

Policy analysis triangle (adapted from Walt and Gilson 1994). Detailed legends: The Policy analysis triangle consists of four elements: context (why need this policy), content (what is the policy mainly about), process (how was the policy brought forward and implemented) and actors (who participates in and influences formulation and implementation of the policy). In this study, actors mainly include officials and health professionals from different levels of health agencies, participants from community-based organizations and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in local communities