Sexual and reproductive health research capacity strengthening programs in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT: Sexual and reproductive health (SRH) research capacity strengthening (RCS) programs in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are needed to foster the discovery of context-specific solutions to improve patient outcomes and population health. There remains a limited understanding of SRH research strengthening programs to raise skill sets, publications, and infrastructure and ultimately influence health policy and patient outcomes in LMICs. More information is needed to understand how SRH research is sustained after program completion. To inform efforts to implement programs that strengthen SRH research and foster sustainability, we conducted a scoping review to identify and synthesize strategies used in SRH research strengthening programs in LMICs. A literature search of nine scholarly da

SUBMITTER: Buser JM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11449353 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature