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ArticleBMC medical education2023

Evaluating a research training programme for frontline health workers in conflict-affected and fragile settings in the middle east.

Hady Naal, Tracy Daou, Dayana Brome, Rania Mansour, Ghassan Abu Sittah, Christos Giannou, Enrique Steiger, Shadi Saleh

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Hady NaalGlobal Health Institute at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Tracy DaouGlobal Health Institute at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Dayana BromeGlobal Health Institute at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Rania MansourSt George's Hospital Medical School, St George's University of London, London, UK.
Ghassan Abu SittahGlobal Health Institute at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Christos GiannouGlobal Health Institute at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Enrique SteigerSwiss Cross Foundation, Zürich, Switzerland.
Shadi SalehGlobal Health Institute at the American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.

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Abstract

backgroundHealth Research Capacity Building (HRCB) is key to improving research production among health workers in LMICs to inform related policies and reduce health disparities in conflict settings. However, few HRCB programmes are available in the MENA region, and few evaluations of HRCB globally are reported in the literature.

methodsThrough a qualitative longitudinal design, we evaluated the first implementation of the Center for Research and Education in the Ecology of War (CREEW) fellowship. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with fellows (n = 5) throughout the programme at key phases during their completion of courses and at each research phase. Additional data was collected from supervisors and peers of fellows at their organizations. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis and presented under pre-identified themes.

resultsDespite the success of most fellows in learning on how to conduct research on AMR in conflict settings and completing the fellowship by producing research outputs, important challenges were identified. Results are categorized under predefined categories of (1) course delivery, (2) proposal development, (3) IRB application, (4) data collection, (5) data analysis, (6) manuscript write-up, (7) long-term effects, and (8) mentorship and networking.

conclusionThe CREEW model, based on this evaluation, shows potential to be replicable and scalable to other contexts and other health-related topics. Detailed discussion and analysis are presented in the manuscript and synthesized recommendations are highlighted for future programmes to consider during the design, implementation, and evaluation of such programmes.

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Health PersonnelHealth WorkforceHumansMiddle EastAntimicrobial resistanceCapacity buildingConflictGlobal healthHealth researchLMICMiddle east

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