Objectives Locally led health research in low and middle income countries (LMICs) is critical
for overcoming global health challenges. Yet, despite over 25 years of international efforts …

Abstract Purpose of the Study: Social and scientific discourses on healthy ageing and on
health equity are increasingly available, yet from a global perspective limited conceptual …

Background Increasing evidence shows that health inequalities exist between and within
countries, and emphasis has been placed on strengthening the production and use of the …

Strong national health research systems are needed to improve health systems and attain
better health. For developing countries to indigenize health research systems, it is essential …

Background This article analyses the epidemiological research developments in Latin
America and the Caribbean (LAC). It integrates the series commissioned by the International …

Conducting health research in conflict-affected areas and other complex environments is
difficult, yet vital. However, the capacity to undertake such research is often limited and with …

Background Researchers are increasingly required to describe the impact of their work, eg
in grant proposals, project reports, press releases and research assessment exercises …

Background There is a need for high quality research to improve perioperative patient care
in Africa. The aim of this study was to understand the particular barriers to clinical research …

The present study used a minority stress theory framework to investigate the direct and
indirect relations of minority stressors (transgender discrimination experiences, internalized …

The objective of this empirical study was to understand the perspectives and attitudes of
policy-makers towards the use and impact of research in the health sector in low-and middle …