2019
DOI: 10.1108/lhs-09-2018-0050
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Levels of research evidence in health policy assessment in Malawi

Abstract: Purpose-The paper examines levels of health research evidence in health policies in Malawi. Design/Methodology/Approach-The study selected a typology of health policies in Malawi from 2002 to 2017. The study adopted the SPIRIT conceptual framework and assessed the levels of research evidence in health policy, systems and services research using the revised SAGE policy assessment tool. Documentary analysis was used to assess levels of health research evidence in health policies in Malawi. Findings-In 29 (96.7%)… Show more

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“…Some authors have noted that, despite the growing production of scientific evidence for public health decision making globally, a great gap remains between the appropriate courses of action suggested by scientific evidence and what is actually implemented (the so-called “know-do gap”). 7 We found this gap in Mozambique: political decisions are often made without reference to, and not in line with, evidence from research. 7 , 13…”
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confidence: 67%
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“…Some authors have noted that, despite the growing production of scientific evidence for public health decision making globally, a great gap remains between the appropriate courses of action suggested by scientific evidence and what is actually implemented (the so-called “know-do gap”). 7 We found this gap in Mozambique: political decisions are often made without reference to, and not in line with, evidence from research. 7 , 13…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 67%
“… 7 We found this gap in Mozambique: political decisions are often made without reference to, and not in line with, evidence from research. 7 , 13…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 67%
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