The how and why of producing policy relevant research: perspectives of Australian childhood obesity prevention researchers and policy makers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding why research is conducted may help address the under-utilisation of research. This study examined the reasons for childhood obesity prevention knowledge production in New South Wales (NSW), Australia, and the factors influencing research choices from the perspective of the researchers and health policy agencies contributing to the research.

Methods

A literature search of SCOPUS and ISI Web of Knowledge (affiliation and key word searches) was conducted to compile a database of NSW childhood obesity research outputs, published between 2000 and 2015 (n = 543). Descriptive statistics were used to quantify outputs by research type, differentiating measurement, descriptive, and intervention research, systematic reviews and other publications. Interviews we

SUBMITTER: Newson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7945318 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature