Embedding research capacity strengthening in multi-country studies in low-and middle-income countries: learnings from sexual and reproductive health research.
Glob Health Action
; 17(1): 2338634, 2024 12 31.
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ABSTRACT
Research capacity strengthening (RCS) can empower individuals, institutions, networks, or countries to define and prioritize problems systematically; develop and scientifically evaluate appropriate solutions; and reinforce or improve capacities to translate knowledge into policy and practice. However, how to embed RCS into multi-country studies focusing on sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) is largely undocumented. We used findings from a qualitative study, from a review of the literature, and from a validation exercise from a panel of experts from research institutions that work on SRHR RCS. We provide a framework for embedded RCS; suggest a set of seven concrete actions that research project planners, designers, implementers, and funders can utilise to guide embedded RCS activities in low- and middle-income countries; and present a practical checklist for planning and assessing embedded RCS in research projects.
Paper ContextMain
findings:
Building on findings from a primary qualitative study, a literature review, and a consultation with experts on capacity strengthening in LMICs, we propose a systematic approach to embedded RCS.Added knowledge We present a framework for embedding RCS in multi-country studies and propose seven action points and a checklist for the implementation of RCS in multi-country research projects with considerations for sexual and reproductive health and rights research.Global health impact for policy and action An easy-to-use checklist can enable global health researchers and policymakers to ensure RCS is an integral component of multi-country research.Palavras-chave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Países em Desenvolvimento
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Saúde Reprodutiva
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Glob Health Action
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Quênia