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ArticleBMJ open2023

Gender integration and female participation in scientific and health research in Zambia: a descriptive cross-sectional study protocol.

Cephas Sialubanje, Phyllis Ingutu Sumbwa, Nyondwa Zulu, Nchimunya B Mwanza, Malizgani Paul Chavula, Joseph Zulu

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Article in BMJ open, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Cephas SialubanjeSchool of Public Health, Levy Mwanawasa Medical University, Lusaka, Zambia csialubanje@yahoo.com.ORCID 0000-0002-9077-1436
Phyllis Ingutu SumbwaSchool of Education, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Nyondwa ZuluSchool of Education, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Nchimunya B MwanzaSchool of Public Health, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Malizgani Paul ChavulaSchool of Public Health, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.ORCID 0000-0003-1189-7194
Joseph ZuluSchool of Public Health, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
University of Zambia · ZMLusaka Apex Medical University · ZM

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionDespite the Zambian government making progress on prioritising gender mainstreaming, female participation in science, technology and innovation in academia, research and development is still low. This study aims to determine the integration of gender dimensions and the factors that influence female participation in science and health research in Zambia. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: We propose a descriptive cross-sectional study design employing in-depth interviews (IDIs) and survey as data collection techniques. Twenty schools offering science-based programmes will be purposively selected from University of Zambia (UNZA), Copperbelt University, Mulungushi University and Kwame Nkrumah University. In addition, two research institutions, Tropical Disease Research Centre and Mount Makulu Agricultural Research Station, will be included. Survey respondents will include a random sample of 1389 academic and research staff from the selected schools. A total of 30 IDIs will be conducted with staff and heads of selected schools and research institutions. Data collection will be conducted over a 12-month period. Before commencement of data collection, in-depth literature search and record review on gender dimensions in science and health research will be conducted to gain insight into the subject matter and inform research instrument design. Survey data and IDIs will be collected using a structured paper-based questionnaire and semistructured interview guide, respectively. Descriptive statistics will be computed to summarise respondents' characteristics. Bivariate analysis (χ ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study involves human participants and was approved by UNZA Biomedical Research Ethics Committee (UNZABREC; UNZA BREC 1674-2022). Participants gave informed consent to participate in the study before taking part. Study findings will be disseminated through a written report, stakeholder meetings and publication in a peer-reviewed international journal.

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SchoolsCross-Sectional StudiesData CollectionFemaleHumansUniversitiesZambiaHealth policyHEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENTHuman resource management

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PMID36878653
PMCPMC9990657
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