Who published what on Somali health issues?

In this editorial we attempt to define additional rationales for SHAJ, the Somali Health Action Journal, further to those presented in our inaugural editorial. We recognize the health information divide as one of the three health gaps characterizing the global health inequality landscape. The SHAJ venture emerged from a joint Somali-Swedish initiative to revive a former collaborative research programme also recognizing the need for a Somali-based platform for research communication. The members of the SHAJ Editorial team decided to join forces in designing and carrying out an empirical bibliometric study to assess the state of the art of the published literature on Somali health issues over a 75-year period covering major societal development eras in Somali academic history. This editorial is basically presented in the form of a report from this study, concluding with a statement on the policy implications for SHAJ and Somali based research for health. The study raises concerns about the scarcity of research publications on Somali public health issues. This points to the need for research capacity strengthening in general and with special attention to the important role of the newly established Somali universities. We note a lack of balance regarding the topics and public health relevance of published papers in relation to the burden of prevailing health problems which calls for efforts to set research priorities in tune with the broad needs of the communities. Another observation is that the papers reviewed indicate a heavy dependence of the research agenda on external organisations and funders, which calls for active attention to research ownership issues in terms of Somali leadership and authorship. There is a lack of dissemination channels for Somali based health research and limited possibilities for young Somali scientists to publish their studies. As a Somali-owned journal, we envisage that SHAJ can play a catalytic role in the promotion and dissemination of "Essential Somali Health Research".

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Patients, clinicians and researchers working together to improve cardiovascular health: a qualitative study of barriers and priorities for patient-oriented research

BMJ Open ◽

10.1136/bmjopen-2019-031187 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. e031187 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Maria-Jose Santana ◽

Sandra Zelinsky ◽

Sadia Ahmed ◽

Chelsea Doktorchik ◽

Matthew James ◽

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Keyword(s):

Health Research ◽

Heart Diseases ◽

Research Priorities ◽

Research Programme ◽

Advisory Council ◽

Future Research ◽

Prediction And Prevention ◽

Participatory Health Research ◽

Working Together ◽

Oriented Research

ObjectivesThe overall goal of this study is to identify priorities for cardiovascular (CV) health research that are important to patients and clinician-researchers. We brought together a group of CV patients and clinician-researchers new to patient-oriented research (POR), to build a multidisciplinary POR team and form an advisory committee for the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.DesignThis qualitative POR used a participatory health research paradigm to work with participants in eliciting their priorities. Therefore, participants were involved in priority setting, and analysis of findings. Participants also developed a plan for continued engagement to support POR in CV health research.SettingLibin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Canada.ParticipantsA total of 23 participants, including patients and family caregivers (n=12) and clinician-researchers (n=11).ResultsParticipants identified barriers and facilitators to POR in CV health (lack of awareness of POR and poor understanding on the role of patients) and 10 research priorities for improving CV health. The CV health research priorities include: (1) CV disease prediction and prevention, (2) access to CV care, (3) communication with providers, (4) use of eHealth technology, (5) patient experiences in healthcare, (6) patient engagement, (7) transitions and continuity of CV care, (8) integrated CV care, (9) development of structures for patient-to-patient support and (10) research on rare heart diseases.ConclusionsIn this study, research priorities were identified by patients and clinician-researchers working together to improve CV health. Future research programme and projects will be developed to address these priorities. A key output of this study is the creation of the patient advisory council that will provide support and will work with clinician-researchers to improve CV health.

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Public Health Research Priorities to Address US Human Trafficking

American Journal of Public Health ◽

10.2105/ajph.2017.303858 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 107 (7) ◽

pp. 1045-1047 ◽

Cited By ~ 27

Author(s):

Emily F. Rothman ◽

Hanni Stoklosa ◽

Susie B. Baldwin ◽

Makini Chisolm-Straker ◽

Rumi Kato Price ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Human Trafficking ◽

Health Research ◽

Research Priorities ◽

Public Health Research

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Comparing public-health research priorities in Europe

Health Research Policy and Systems ◽

10.1186/1478-4505-7-17 ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Mark McCarthy ◽

Gabrielle Harvey ◽

Claudia Conceição ◽

Giuseppe la Torre ◽

Gabriel Gulis

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Research ◽

Research Priorities ◽

Public Health Research

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Coordinating the research response to COVID-19: Mali’s approach

Health Research Policy and Systems ◽

10.1186/s12961-020-00623-8 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 18 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Seydou Doumbia ◽

Ydrissa Sow ◽

Mahamadou Diakite ◽

Chuen-Yen Lau

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Clinical Research ◽

Advisory Committee ◽

Health Research ◽

Research Capacity ◽

Open Communication ◽

Ministry Of Health ◽

Scientific Advisory Committee ◽

Research Activities ◽

Scientific Advisory

Abstract Mali, like the rest of the world, has seen a rapid spread of COVID-19 since the first report of imported cases. Despite being a low-income country, Mali has leveraged scientific research resources via coordinated approaches to enable public health emergency planning and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mali’s approach includes the harmonization of research activities; leveraging of research laboratory capacity of the University Clinical Research Center, Mali International Center for Excellence and three other in-country laboratories for community COVID-19 testing; strengthening relationships amongst local and international stakeholders; and collaboration with the Ministry of Health to integrate scientific evidence into public policy and emergency management of COVID-19 through a platform of consultation and open communication. The country has implemented national coordination of its COVID-19 response by establishing a COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Committee and a COVID-19 Technical Coordination Committee, both within the Ministry of Health and working collaboratively with other stakeholders. Members of Mali’s COVID-19 Scientific Advisory Committee also serve as leaders of its principal academic and government clinical and public health research entities. This centralised approach has enabled the prioritisation of COVID-19 control activities, informed allocation of resources, evidence-based public health practices and timely decision-making in the pandemic setting. Though challenges remain, lessons learned from Mali’s harnessing of clinical research capacity to guide and support its COVID-19 response can be applied to future global health research challenges and illustrate the power of building public health-responsive research capacity in resource-limited settings through international collaboration.

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Field Epidemiology and Public Health Research Priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Delphi Technique

Frontiers in Public Health ◽

10.3389/fpubh.2021.690570 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 ◽

Author(s):

Mohannad Al Nsour ◽

Tala Chahien ◽

Yousef Khader ◽

Mirwais Amiri ◽

Hana Taha

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Research ◽

Eastern Mediterranean ◽

Eastern Mediterranean Region ◽

Research Priorities ◽

Public Health Research ◽

Communicable Diseases ◽

Field Epidemiology ◽

Public Health Professionals ◽

Epidemiology And Public Health

Research is essential for evidence-based decision making. This study aimed to identify research priorities in the areas of field epidemiology and public health in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) from the perspectives of public health professionals. A Delphi technique, using online survey, was employed to reach 168 public health professionals who have experience in the EMR countries. The study took place between November 2019 and January 2020. Consensus on the research priorities was reached after two-round online questionnaires. A list of top 10 field epidemiology and public health research priorities in the EMR was developed. Of those priorities, four fell under health in emergency, war and armed conflict, two under communicable diseases, two under immunization, one under digital health, and one under sexual, reproductive, and adolescent health. Availability, adequacy, and quality of health services in crisis settings were scored as a top priority (mean = 4.4, rank 1), followed by use of technology to improve the collection, documentation, and analysis of health data (mean = 4.28, rank 2), and capacity of countries in the region to respond to emergencies (mean = 4.25, rank 3). This study was conducted prior to COVID-19 pandemic and, thus, it did not capture COVID-19 research as a priority area. Nevertheless, identified priorities under communicable diseases including outbreak investigation of infectious diseases, epidemics and challenges related to communicable diseases in the EMR were still notable. In conclusion, the field epidemiology and public health research priorities identified in this study through a systematic inclusive process could be useful to make informed decisions and gear the research efforts to improve the health of people in the EMR.

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Methodology and criteria for setting national health research priorities in Bhutan: a workshop report

Bhutan Health Journal ◽

10.47811/bhj.78 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

pp. 38-43

Author(s):

Debbie L. Humphries ◽

Hannah Ingber ◽

Mongal Singh Gurung ◽

Kaveh Khoshnood

Keyword(s):

National Health ◽

Priority Setting ◽

Health Research ◽

Research Priorities ◽

Research Capacity ◽

Priority Setting Process ◽

Research Priority ◽

Research Activities ◽

Setting Process ◽

Medical University

The Bhutanese health system is committed to providing health services for all citizens and is interested in strengthening the country’s health research capacity. The objectives of this workshop were to understand the range of health research activities in Bhutan; to formulate a prioritized research agenda for the Ministry of Health (MoH); to share challenges, gaps and opportunities in health research; and to provide insights for future prioritization exercises. The MoH partnered with Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical University of Bhutan and USA-based facilitators to develop and pilot a methodology for health research priority setting. The Bhutan priority setting process was adapted from the Combined Approach Matrix and the Essential National Health Research methods. The methodology proved successful in the systematic creation of a list of health research priorities. Future priority setting processes will build on this workshop, continuing to refine and strengthen the priority setting process in Bhutan.

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Letter From The Editors

The Columbia University Journal of Global Health ◽

10.52214/thecujgh.v10i2.8085 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Katherine Long ◽

Harrison Zhang

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Global Health ◽

Health Research ◽

Public Health Research ◽

Health Issues ◽

Great Uncertainty ◽

Scientific Innovation ◽

Innovative Solutions ◽

The World ◽

Human Adaptability

This past year has been characterized by great uncertainty, turmoil, and profound loss due to the COVID-19 pandemic. No matter where in the world you are, there is no doubt in our minds that some aspect of your life has been altered. However, in some ways, the pandemic has also provided opportunities to showcase our human adaptability, resilience, and scientific innovation. The pandemic has also renewed focus on the vital roles that public health research and advocacy play in ensuring our collective wellbeing in society. Therefore, it has never been more important for our journal to continue our mission of relaying innovative solutions to interdisciplinary global health issues from a variety of academic, cultural, and geographic perspectives.

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Modelling Medications for Public Health Research

Online Journal of Public Health Informatics ◽

10.5210/ojphi.v8i2.6809 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Deborah Van Gaans ◽

S Ahmed ◽

K D'Onise ◽

J Moyon ◽

G Caughey ◽

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Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Research ◽

Public Health Research ◽

Research Data ◽

Data Management System ◽

General Notion ◽

Health Issues ◽

Health Records ◽

Service Community ◽

Patient Health

Most patients with chronic disease are prescribed multiple medications, which are recorded in their personal health records. This is rich information for clinical public health researchers but also a challenge to analyse. This paper describes the method that was undertaken within the Public Health Research Data Management System (PHReDMS) to map medication data retrieved from individual patient health records for population health researcher’s use. The PHReDMS manages clinical, health service, community and survey research data within a secure web environment that allows for data sharing amongst researchers. The PHReDMS is currently used by researchers to answer a broad range of questions, including monitoring of prescription patterns in different population groups and geographic areas with high incidence/prevalence of chronic renal, cardiovascular, metabolic and mental health issues. In this paper, we present the general notion of abstraction network, a higher level network that sits above a terminology and offers compact and more easily understandable view of its content. We demonstrate the utilisation of abstraction network methodology to examine medication data from electronic medical records to allow a compact and more easily understandable view of its content.

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