Experiences of Health Research Data Sharing Among Researchers in Sub-Saharan Africa: Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Digital platforms play a vital role in improving the availability and access to health research outputs, enhancing the engagement of policy makers and practitioners in the research processes. Despite their potential, it needs to be explored how digital platforms are used to manage and share health research datasets and publications, and to translate research findings among health networks or institutions in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Objective

This study aimed to assess the practices of health research data management, including sharing among researchers and their support staff within 3 large research networks for health innovations in SSA.

Methods

A cross-sectional mixed methods survey was conducted across 3 research networks in SSA, showing experiences of

SUBMITTER: Sukums F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12548969 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature