Evaluation of the Evidence Informed Decision making Network in Malawi (EvIDeNt) using policy analysis and prospective case study (360G-Wellcome-205312_Z_16_Z)

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of the Evidence Informed Decision-making Network for Health Policy and Practice in Malawi (EvIDeNt) in strengthening links between research and policy. There will be a particular focus on uptake of malaria research. The study aims to support evidence-informed health policy by strengthening EvIDeNt and advancing understanding of factors influencing research uptake. The study will have two components: an overall mid-term evaluation of EvIDeNt, and a prospective case study of a malaria trial to trace specific effects of EvIDeNt and identify factors affecting research uptake. The overall EvIDeNt evaluation will assess aspects such as perceived added value, connections between members and initial results. Methods will include a workshop with EvIDeNt members, interviews with members and researchers and policy-makers targeted by EvIDeNt activities, and document analysis. This evaluation will draw on findings from a baseline study conducted in 2017. The case study will examine uptake of findings from a multicentre trial of the safety and efficacy of dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine compared to sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine as intermittent Preventive Treatment in pregnancy in Kenya, Malawi and Tanzania (Feb 2017-Feb 2019). Methods will include interviews with the research team and policy-makers, observation of study and policy activities, document analysis and focus groups.

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Grant Details

Amount Awarded 114514
Applicant Surname Sakala
Approval Committee International Interview Committee
Award Date 2016-11-22T00:00:00+00:00
Financial Year 2016/17
Grant Programme: Title International Masters Fellowship
Internal ID 205312/Z/16/Z
Lead Applicant Miss Melody Sakala
Partnership Value 114514
Planned Dates: End Date 2020-11-30T00:00:00+00:00
Planned Dates: Start Date 2017-08-01T00:00:00+00:00
Recipient Org: Country United Kingdom
Region North West
Sponsor(s) Dr Bassey Ebenso, Prof Stephen Gordon