Table 6 SWOT-analysis of thematic surveillance
Strengths | • Good contact and positive approach towards the County Administrative Board • A structured method that improved the focus on specific variables within surveillance, such as self-monitoring programs • The method meant that many municipalities in the county worked in the same way which was perceived as positive |
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W eaknesses | • Focus on some parts of the surveillance might have led to that other parts were neglected • Not an optimal way to see if the stores really complies with the law (only purchase attempts can give an honest picture) |
O pportunities | • Develop the method and perhaps make revisions in the surveillance protocol so that better accuracy can be achieved |
T hreats | • The feeling of losing an important tool for surveillance work since purchase attempts cannot longer be used |