Mentorship in health research institutions in Africa: A systematic review of approaches, benefits, successes, gaps and challenges.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Africa, where the burden of diseases is disproportionately high, significant challenges arise from a shortage of skilled researchers, lack of research funding, and limited mentorship opportunities. The continent faces a substantial gap in research output largely attributed to the dearth of mentorship opportunities for early career researchers.

Objective

To explore existing mentorship approaches, identify challenges, gaps, successes, and benefits, and provide insights for strengthening mentorship programs in African health research institutions.

Methods

We registered the review protocol on the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews [CRD42021285018] and searched six electronic databases-EMBASE, AJOL, Web of Science, PubMed, DOAJ, and JSTO

SUBMITTER: Ng'oda M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11419371 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature