Using equitable impact sensitive tool (EQUIST) and knowledge translation to promote evidence to policy link in maternal and child health : report of first EQUIST training workshop in Nigeria
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2017-09-14
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African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET)
Abstract
A three day intensive training workshop using the equitable impact sensitive tool (EQUIST) and knowledge translation (KT) was held in Edo State (Nigeria) to improve the knowledge and capacity of a maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) implementation research team and policy makers. A modified "before and after" intervention study design was used, in which outcomes were measured both before the intervention (workshop) and after. Findings show that competence relevant to evidence-informed policymaking can be enhanced through training workshops. Among the most important health policy areas, where decision making is increasingly challenging are those related to maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH).
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Workshop Report
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WORKSHOP, TRAINING METHODS, POLICY MAKING, RESEARCH TO POLICY, MATERNAL NEWBORN AND CHILD HEALTH, CAPACITY BUILDING, HEALTH POLICY, EVIDENCE-BASED PLANNING, NIGERIA, SOUTH OF SAHARA