Table 4 Progress with the implementation of proposed theme-based activities
Thematic network | Proposed activity | Progress with implementation | Purpose of activity (influence on capacity for HPSR and GRIPP) |
|---|---|---|---|
Neglected tropical diseases | |||
Anambra | Review existing literature on the prevalence of NTDs | • Carried out a scoping review of epidemiological studies on NTDs • Held series of meetings to compare individual findings towards data synthesis | To improve individual competence and organizational capacity to undertake HPSR |
Capacity building of local government NTD focal persons and other users of evidence in the state on HPSR | • Leveraged on an on-going program to step-down training workshop on HPSR to NTD focal persons at local government level | ||
Advocate for evidence-based decision making | Planning for implementation | To improve organizational capacity for GRIPP | |
Enugu | Mobilize and sensitize key stakeholders and community leaders | • Sensitized community on NTDs and need for increased uptake of free Ivermectin for onchocerciasis | To improve program implementation |
Malaria | |||
Anambra | Undertake survey on the availability of malaria diagnostic tools and personnel in selected local government areas in the state and disseminate findings to policy makers | • Conducted a pilot study on the utilization of anti-infective medicine • Mapped out study area • Begun reviewing literature and designing the study protocol | To improve individual competence in HPSR |
Research priority setting in malaria | • Data collation to enable identification of research priorities | To improve organizational capacity for GRIPP | |
Enugu | Evaluate the distribution of LLINs and effectiveness of ACTs | Nothing to report | |
Maternal and child health | |||
Anambra | Assessment of utilization of maternal health services | • Completed literature reviews on the proposed research topic • Developed study protocol and obtained ethical approval • Met with health workers in the proposed study site | To improve individual competence in HPSR |
Enugu | Periodic survey on access to free MCH | Nothing to report | |
Health systems strengthening | |||
Anambra | Evaluate the effect of training various cadres of health workers on timely/prompt patient care to reduce hospital waiting time | • Process of collecting data for a baseline study (on ways of improving patient care) which will inform the design of training intervention for health workers | To improve individual competence in HPSR |
Enugu | Assessment of clients’ perceptions of service delivery in tertiary hospitals | • Team meetings to discuss findings from the literature review and brainstorm on research design | |