Research on vector-borne diseases: implementation of research communication strategies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective communication of research findings on vector-borne diseases in Africa is challenging for a number of reasons. Following the experiences of a number of researchers over the life of a project, this article looks for lessons that can be shared with the wider research community.

Main body

Between 2014 and 2017, a set of five inter-disciplinary teams from seven African countries collaborated on a project focusing on vector-borne diseases in the context of climate change. A central objective of this work was to influence policy and programming with relevant research findings. This article examines how principles of research communication, derived from the literature and current guidelines, can be applied in practice. Several challenges and lessons are highligh

SUBMITTER: Scalway T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6896314 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature