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Insights on the contribution of doctoral research findings from a school in a South African University towards policy formulation

Medicine and Health

Insights on the contribution of doctoral research findings from a school in a South African University towards policy formulation

F. U. Damba, N. G. Mtshali, et al.

Discover how doctoral research from the University of KwaZulu-Natal's School of Nursing and Public Health is influencing health policy in South Africa. This study reveals both the potential and the barriers to using academic findings in real-world decision-making, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between researchers and policymakers. Conducted by Florence Upenyu Damba, Ntombifikile Gloria Mtshali, and Moses John Chimbari.

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Abstract
This paper investigates the utilization of doctoral research findings from the University of KwaZulu-Natal's School of Nursing and Public Health (SNPH) in South Africa's health policy formulation. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study analyzes 29 theses (2014-2021) and interviews with policymakers. While some research findings are considered for policy, significant barriers hinder broader utilization, including limited DOH involvement in research question formulation, inadequate dissemination strategies, and policymakers' unawareness of available research. The study highlights the need for improved collaboration between researchers and policymakers to maximize the impact of doctoral research on health policy.
Publisher
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Published On
Jul 18, 2024
Authors
Florence Upenyu Damba, Ntombifikile Gloria Mtshali, Moses John Chimbari
Tags
doctoral research
health policy
South Africa
collaboration
University of KwaZulu-Natal
public health
policy formulation

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