Health research institutional mapping: an Eastern Mediterranean Regional perspective
East. Mediterr. health j
; 24(02): 189-197, 2018-02.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Research-conducive environments are mandatory for planning, implementing and translating research findings into evidence-informed health policies.Aim:
This study aimed at comprehensive situation analysis of health research institutions in the Region.Methods:
We collected data on institutional characteristics, research scope, capacity building, ethics, governance and resources.Results:
We contacted 575 institutions, of which, 223 [38.8%] responded, indicating that they conducted population research [82%]. Reported studies were mostly in medicine, public health and epidemiology, while reported capacity building mainly focused on scientific writing [20.6%], research proposal writing [18%] and quantitative research methods [17%]. Most institutions reported having collaborating partners [82%] – predominantly national [77%]. Sixty-four percent of institutions received their own funding, with 48% reporting always having access to national databases.Conclusion:
Governments in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and international funding agencies are called upon to support health research production through increasing allocated support and capacity building in health researchPalabras clave
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Sistemas de Salud
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Salud Pública
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Estudios Transversales
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Academias e Institutos
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Ética
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Investigación en Sistemas de Salud Pública
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East. Mediterr. health j
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2018
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