A knowledge translation toolkit for maternal health implementation planning in low- and middle-income countries: development and pilot evaluation in two countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge translation (KT) approaches have been advocated to increase uptake of evidence to improve maternal health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). However, their use is limited by lack of KT capacity and limited applicability of many existing KT tools to the unique challenges of LMIC health settings. We developed and evaluated a toolkit designed for use by non-experts and tailored to support implementation planning in LMICs.

Method

Based on our prior research which identified common implementation barriers across five LMICs, a literature review and a qualitative study with women and families in two LMICs, we developed a preliminary item list. Through consultation with our international partners, the item list was refined, a draft toolkit dev

SUBMITTER: Puchalski Ritchie LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12666081 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature