Setting Child Health Research Priorities in South Africa
Author Information
Author(s): Mark Tomlinson, Mickey Chopra, David Sanders, Debbie Bradshaw, Michael Hendricks, David Greenfield, Robert E. Black, Shams El Arifeen, Igor Rudan
Primary Institution: Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa
Hypothesis
Can the CHNRI methodology be effectively implemented to set child health care priorities in South Africa?
Conclusion
The study identifies key research priorities for child health in South Africa, emphasizing the need for improved delivery of existing interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- Nearly 100,000 children under 5 years die annually in South Africa.
- The CHNRI methodology helps prioritize health research investments.
- Vitamin A supplementation and hand washing were identified as top priorities.
Takeaway
This study helps figure out what health research is most important for saving children's lives in South Africa, focusing on things we already know work.
Methodology
The study used the CHNRI methodology to prioritize health research options based on expert scoring and stakeholder input.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from the selection of experts and the limited scope of research topics.
Limitations
The choice of technical experts may affect outcomes, and the study focused only on the top seven causes of child deaths.
Participant Demographics
Six leading South African technical experts in child health.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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