Fostering interest in research: evaluation of an introductory research seminar at hospitals in rural Rwanda

M K Iribagiza; A Manikuzwe; T Aquino; C Amoroso; R Zachariah; J van Griensven; S Schneider; K Finnegan; C Cortas; E Kamanzi; J K Hamon; B L Hedt-Gauthier

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Fostering interest in research: evaluation of an introductory research seminar at hospitals in rural Rwanda

M K Iribagiza, A Manikuzwe, T Aquino, C Amoroso, R Zachariah, J van Griensven, S Schneider, K Finnegan, C Cortas, E Kamanzi, J K Hamon, B L Hedt-Gauthier

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Abstract

SETTINGS: Partners In Health Rwanda, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, leads a multipronged approach to develop research capacity among health workers, particularly in rural areas.

OBJECTIVES: To describe the characteristics of participants and to assess the impact of an introductory research seminar series in three district hospitals in rural Rwanda.

DESIGN: This was a retrospective cohort study of seminar participants. Data were sourced from personnel records, assessment sheets and feedback forms.

RESULTS: A total of 126 participants, including 70 (56%) clinical and 56 (44%) non-clinical staff, attended the research seminar series; 61 (48%) received certification. Among those certified, the median assessment score on assignments was 79%. Participants read significantly more articles at 6 and 12 months (median 2 and 4 respectively, compared to 1 at baseline, P < 0.01). There was also a significant increase (P ⩽ 0.05) in self-reported involvement in research studies (28%, baseline; 59%, 12 months) and attendance at other research training (36%, baseline; 65%, 12 months).

CONCLUSION: The introductory research seminar series provided an important opportunity for engagement in research among clinical and non-clinical staff. Such an activity is a key component of a comprehensive research capacity building programme at rural sites, and serves as an entry point for more advanced research training.

Original language	English
Journal	Public Health Action
Volume	4
Issue number	4
Pages (from-to)	271-275
Number of pages	5
ISSN	2220-8372
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5588/pha.14.0093
Publication status	Published - 2014

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Iribagiza, M. K., Manikuzwe, A., Aquino, T., Amoroso, C., Zachariah, R., van Griensven, J., Schneider, S., Finnegan, K., Cortas, C., Kamanzi, E., Hamon, J. K., & Hedt-Gauthier, B. L. (2014). Fostering interest in research: evaluation of an introductory research seminar at hospitals in rural Rwanda. Public Health Action, 4(4), 271-275. https://doi.org/10.5588/pha.14.0093

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