Perceived roles, benefits and barriers of virtual global health partnership initiatives: a cross-sectional exploratory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Virtual global health partnership initiatives (VGHPIs) evolved rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure partnership continuity. However the current landscape for VGHPI use and preference is unknown. This study aimed to increase understanding of GH partners' perspectives on VGHPIs.

Methods

From 15 October to 30 November 2020, An online, international survey was conducted using snowball sampling to document pandemic-related changes in partnership activities, preferences for VGHPIs, and perceived acceptability and barriers. The survey underwent iterative development within a diverse author group, representing academic and clinical institutions, and the non-profit sector. Participants from their professional global health networks were invited, including focal p

SUBMITTER: Umphrey L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9046069 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature