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ArticleGlobal health research and policy2024

Demand-driven capacity building for public health nutrition research in Lao PDR.

Gerald Shively, Ramya Ambikapathi, Kate Eddens, Susmita Ghosh, Nilupa S Gunaratna, Kelley Khamphouxay, Ratthiphone Oula, Kethmany Ratsavong, Thipphakesone Saylath, Latsamy Siengsounthone and 8 more

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Gerald ShivelyPurdue University, 615 West State St., West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA. shivelyg@purdue.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0460-0762
Ramya AmbikapathiCornell University, Ithaca, NY, USA.
Kate EddensIndiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.
Susmita GhoshPurdue University, 615 West State St., West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Nilupa S GunaratnaPurdue University, 615 West State St., West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Kelley KhamphouxayCatholic Relief Services, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Ratthiphone OulaCatholic Relief Services, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Kethmany RatsavongLao Tropical and Public Health Institute, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Thipphakesone SaylathCatholic Relief Services, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Latsamy SiengsounthoneLao Tropical and Public Health Institute, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Patricia SipesPurdue University, 615 West State St., West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Vanphanom SychareunLao Tropical and Public Health Institute, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Carmen TekweIndiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.
Leah ThompsonPurdue University, 615 West State St., West Lafayette, IN, 47907, USA.
Souksamone ThongmixayUniversity of Health Sciences, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Maikho VongxayNutrition Center, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Viengnakhone VongxayLao Tropical and Public Health Institute, Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Roger ZohIndiana University, Bloomington, IN, USA.

Funding

Measurement error correction approaches to wearable device-based measures of physical activity and self-reported measures of dietary intake in obesity and type 2 diabetes researchR01DK132385 · NIDDK · TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY · PI TEKWE, CARMEN D. · 2022 to 2025
$2.3M
NIDDK NIH HHS R01 DK132385U.S.A.I.D. 7200AA18CA00009
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Abstract

In Laos, rates of undernutrition, especially among children under 5 years of age, remain high. In response, a large multidisciplinary team embarked on a multi-year project in Laos beginning in 2019 with the purpose of institutional strengthening around public health nutrition research. This paper summarizes the Applied Nutrition Research Capacity Building project's activities, immediate project results, and prospects for sustaining impacts into the future. Eight primary activities were undertaken, including back-office strengthening, mentored research, and curriculum review and development. Requested training and skill development in areas related to public health nutrition, anthropometry, and research methods reached more than 1000 professionals. The first edition of a Lao-English Nutrition Glossary was produced, as was the country's first National Nutrition Research Agenda, a document which sets locally-identified priorities for future research. Project success was achieved by focusing on the priorities of project partners and the Lao government, as articulated in the Lao National Nutrition Strategy and Action Plan. Project design elements that could guide similar efforts undertaken elsewhere include multi-year engagement, an emphasis on sustained peer mentorship, and the use of an extended period of pre-planning in collaboration with project stakeholders prior to the start of activities.

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Capacity BuildingPublic HealthHumansLaosNutritional SciencesResearchHigher educationInstitutional strengtheningNutritionPublic healthResearch

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PMCPMC11409539

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