Prioritization of maternal and newborn health policies and their implementation in the eastern conflict affected areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo: a political economy analysis
Maternal and neonatal mortality remains a major concern in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the country ’s protracted crisis context exacerbates the problem. This political economy analysis examines ... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 30, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rosine Nshobole Bigirinama, Mamothena Carol Mothupi, Pacifique Lyabayungu Mwene-Batu, Naoko Kozuki, Christian Zalinga Chiribagula, Christine Murhim ’alika Chimanuka, Gaylord Amani Ngaboyeka and Ghislain Balaluka Bisimwa Tags: Research Source Type: research

Early career researchers in health policy and systems research: insights from freelancers in a non-profit organization in the Philippines
The freelance economy has seen rapid growth worldwide in recent years and the Philippines is not an exception. Freelance workers are becoming increasingly common in healthcare and research. Early career resea... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Reneepearl Kim Sales and Marion Abilene Navarro Tags: Research Source Type: research

What is context in knowledge translation? Results of a systematic scoping review
Knowledge Translation (KT) aims to convey novel ideas to relevant stakeholders, motivating their response or action to improve people ’s health. Initially, the KT literature focused on evidence-based medicine, ... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Tugce Schmitt, Katarzyna Czabanowska and Peter Schr öder-Bäck Tags: Review Source Type: research

Faculty members as academic knowledge brokers in Iran's health sector: a social network analysis study
Interaction between researchers and policymakers is an essential factor to facilitate the evidence-informed policymaking. One of the effective ways to establish this relationship and promote evidence-informed ... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 29, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Khadijeh Shabankareh, Ali Hamidi, Mohammad Reza Soleymani, Haniye Sadat Sajadi and Mousa Alavi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Correction: A rapid review to inform the policy and practice for the implementation of chronic disease prevention and management programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in primary care
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Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 26, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Uday Narayan Yadav, Jasmine Meredith Davis, Keziah Bennett-Brook, Julieann Coombes, Rosemary Wyber and Odette Pearson Tags: Correction Source Type: research

National strategies for knowledge translation in health policy-making: A scoping review of grey literature
Without strategic actions in its support, the translation of scientific research evidence into health policy is often absent or delayed. This review systematically maps and assesses national-level strategic do... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 20, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Bal ázs Babarczy, Julia Scarlett, Tarang Sharma, Péter Gaál, Balázs Szécsényi-Nagy and Tanja Kuchenmüller Tags: Research Source Type: research

Salt reduction policy for out of home sectors: a supplementary document for the salt reduction strategy to prevent and control non-communicable diseases (NCDS) in Malaysia 2021 –2025
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the major cause of death among Malaysians. Reduction of salt intake in populations is one of the most cost-effective strategies in the prevention of CVDs. It is very feasible... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Zaliha Harun, Suzana Shahar, Yee Xing You, Zahara Abdul Manaf, Hazreen Abdul Majid, Chia Yook Chin, Hasnah Haron, Viola Michael, Hamdan Mohamad, Siti Farrah Zaidah Mohd Yazid, Musaalbakri Abdul Manan, Wan Zunairah Wan Ibadullah, Mhairi K. Brown, Feng J. H Tags: Opinion Source Type: research

Using a priority setting exercise to identify priorities for guidelines on newborn and child health in South Africa, Malawi, and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa is the region with the highest under-five mortality rate globally. Child healthcare decisions should be based on rigorously developed evidence-informed guidelines. The Global Evidence, Local... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Solange Dur ão, Emmanuel Effa, Nyanyiwe Mbeye, Mashudu Mthethwa, Michael McCaul, Celeste Naude, Amanda Brand, Ntombifuthi Blose, Denny Mabetha, Moriam Chibuzor, Dachi Arikpo, Roselyn Chipojola, Gertrude Kunje, Per Olav Vandvik, Ekpereonne Esu, Simon Lewi Tags: Research Source Type: research

Politics –evidence conflict in national health policy making in Africa: a scoping review
Generally, public health policy-making is hardly a linear process and is characterized by interactions among politicians, institutions, researchers, technocrats and practitioners from diverse fields, as well a... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Edward W. Ansah, Samuel Maneen, Anastasia Ephraim, Janet E. Y. Ocloo, Mabel N. Barnes and Nkosi N. Botha Tags: Review Source Type: research

Gender and non-communicable diseases in Mexico: a political mapping and stakeholder analysis
Mexico and other low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) present a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with gender-differentiated risk factors and access to prevention, diagnosis and care. How... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 11, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Emanuel Orozco-N úñez, Enai Ojeda-Arroyo, Nadia Cerecer-Ortiz, Carlos M. Guerrero-López, Beatriz M. Ramírez-Pérez, Ileana Heredia-Pi, Betania Allen-Leigh, Emma Feeny and Edson Serván-Mori Tags: Research Source Type: research

Comprehensive HIV knowledge and associated factors among reproductive-age women: analysis of the Gambia Demographic and Health Survey 2019/2020
Globally, there are 37.7 million people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). So far, there is no study done in Gambia which assessed comprehensive HIV knowledge and its associated factors. Therefore... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 8, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Menen Tsegaw, Bezawit Mulat, Kegnie Shitu and Amadou Barrow Tags: Research Source Type: research

Concept analysis of health system resilience
There are several definitions of resilience in health systems, many of which share some characteristics, but no agreed-upon framework is universally accepted. Here, we review the concept of resilience, identif... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Deena Al Asfoor, Celine Tabche, Manal Al-Zadjali, Awad Mataria, Sohel Saikat and Salman Rawaf Tags: Research Source Type: research

Use of qualitative research in World Health Organisation guidelines: a document analysis
Guidelines depend on effect estimates, usually derived from randomised controlled trials, to inform their decisions. Qualitative research evidence may improve decisions made but where in the process and the me... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 4, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Melissa Taylor, Paul Garner, Sandy Oliver and Nicola Desmond Tags: Research Source Type: research

Towards universal health coverage in Vietnam: a mixed-method case study of enrolling people with tuberculosis into social health insurance
Vietnam ’s primary mechanism of achieving sustainable funding for universal health coverage (UHC) and financial protection has been through its social health insurance (SHI) scheme. Steady progress towards acce... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rachel Forse, Clara Akie Yoshino, Thanh Thi Nguyen, Thi Hoang Yen Phan, Luan N. Q. Vo, Andrew J. Codlin, Lan Nguyen, Chi Hoang, Lopa Basu, Minh Pham, Hoa Binh Nguyen, Luong Van Dinh, Maxine Caws, Tom Wingfield, Knut L önnroth and Kristi Sidney-Annerstedt Tags: Research Source Type: research

The effectiveness of knowledge-sharing techniques and approaches in research funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): a systematic review
The National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR), funds, enables and delivers world-leading health and social care research to improve people ’s health and wellbeing. To achieve this aim, effective kno... (Source: Health Research Policy and Systems)
Source: Health Research Policy and Systems - April 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Helen Baxter, Lindsay Bearne, Tracey Stone, Clare Thomas, Rachel Denholm, Sabi Redwood, Sarah Purdy and Alyson Louise Huntley Tags: Review Source Type: research