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ArticleJournal of public health in Africa2024

Evaluation of implementation of evidence-based public health training in sub-Saharan Africa.

Anke C Rohwer, Nasreen S Jessani, Nyanyiwe M Mbeye, Bonny E Balugaba, Ann R Akiteng, David Tumusiime, Seleman Ntawuyirushintege, Kiya Kedir, Rawleigh Howe, Solange Durao and 2 more

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Article in Journal of public health in Africa, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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12 authors.

Anke C RohwerCentre for Evidence-based Health Care, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1092-5942
Nasreen S JessaniCentre for Evidence-based Health Care, Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Department of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1160-3099
Nyanyiwe M MbeyeDepartment of Community and Environmental Health, School of Global and Public Health, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Blantyre, Malawi.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4733-7068
Bonny E BalugabaDepartment of Disease Control and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1291-5561
Ann R AkitengCollege of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1261-6764
David TumusiimeCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3855-6795
Seleman NtawuyirushintegeCollege of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2670-6097
Kiya KedirArmauer Hansen Research Institute, Non-Communicable Disease Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8594-075X
Rawleigh HoweArmauer Hansen Research Institute, Non-Communicable Disease Ministry of Health, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4001-5456
Solange DuraoHealth Systems Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7028-2638
Ingrid ToewsInstitute for Evidence in Medicine, Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6955-9695
Jacob BurnsInstitute for Medical Information Processing, Biometry, and Epidemiology, LMU Munich, Munich, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4015-6862

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The Collaboration for Evidence-based Healthcare and Public Health in Africa (CEBHA+) developed and offered a course on evidence-based public health (EBPH) in five sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries to enhance individual and institutional capacity. Aim: This study aims to assess, compare and learn from implementing the CEBHA+ EBPH course using the Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance (RE-AIM) framework and Practical, Robust, Implementation and Sustainability Model (PRISM). Setting: This study involved CEHBA+ partner universities in five countries in SSA. Methods: We developed a framework that draws on signalling questions for RE-AIM and PRISM dimensions. Country teams reflected on, discussed and mapped unique experiences. Using this framework, we then elicited common themes across countries and distilled country-specific experiences through virtual discussions. Results: Across countries, 130 public health practitioners, researchers and students completed the course (Reach). The course increased EBPH knowledge and skills and the capacity to teach EBPH and resulted in immediate opportunities for applying skills (Effectiveness). Hybrid offering in two countries presented challenges regarding Internet connectivity and hybrid discussions. Facilitators had previous training in teaching EBPH. While learning material was the same across countries, the content was adapted to represent local public health priorities (Implementation, Adoption). Course materials have informed other related training leading to spin-offs (Maintenance). Institutionalisation is dependent on external funding. Conclusion: Strengthening EBPH capacity across contexts is feasible. Curricula containing both core and contextualised elements create an authentic learning environment. Formal evaluations should be embedded within capacity-strengthening initiatives. Contribution: This is the first study evaluating EBPH training in SSA using an implementation science lens, offering learning about context-relevant adaptations that assist with plans for sustainability and scale.

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Africacapacity buildingevidence-based public healthevidence-informed decision-makingPRISMRE-AIM framework

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PMID39229343
PMCPMC11369575

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