Table 2 Impact of research to policy workshops, 2009
From: Translating health research evidence into policy and practice in Uganda
Reported impact | Number of |
|---|---|
| Â | participants |
| Â | Frequency (%) |
Gained scientific knowledge | 20 (20.4) |
Networking with researchers | 8 (8.2) |
Written policy briefs and reports for dissemination | 6 (6.1) |
Reviewed policy guidelines | 1 (1.0) |
Written new articles | 2 (2.0) |
Developed a radio program | 3 (3.1) |
Written research proposal | 3 (3.1) |
Written research articles for publication | 5 (5.1) |
Got to know new areas for research and methodologies | 11 (11.2) |
Understood how to write policy briefs | 1 (1.0) |
Motivated and developed interest in doing research | 7 (7.1) |
Appreciated the importance of research and evidence based decision making | 12 (12.2) |
Improved skills and knowledge in advocacy and communication with facts | 2 (2.0) |
Gained experience in organizing workshops | 6 (6.1) |
Improved knowledge in evaluating research methodology and practice | 1 (1.0) |
Did not benefit so much due to lack of follow-up | 1 (1.0) |
Timely for the revision of the national health policy and HSSPII | 5 (5.1) |
Gained knowledge on the policy development process | 4 (4.1) |
Total | 98 |