ArticleJournal of the Royal Society of Medicine2014
Overview of national health research systems in sub-Saharan Africa: results of a questionnaire-based survey.
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Abstract
objectiveTo assess the state of national health research systems of countries in the World Health Organization (WHO) African Region.
designA questionnaire-based survey
methodsStructured questionnaires were used to solicit health research systems' relevant information from key informants in each country.
settingForty-six Member States of the WHO African Region.
participantsKey informants from the ministry of health in each country, with the support of WHO Country Offices.
main outcome measuresPresence of national health research policy or strategy, priority setting and ethical review of research.
resultsOf the 44 responding countries, 39 (89%) reportedly had an official national health policy and 37 (84%) had a strategic health plan. A total of 16 (36%) countries reportedly had a functional national health research governance mechanism, nine of which had clear terms of reference; nine (20%) countries had a functional national health research management forum. Functional ethical review committees were reported in 33 countries (75%).
conclusionsNational health research systems were weak in the countries assessed. Significantly more resources should be allocated to strengthening these systems.
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