Reflecting on knowledge translation strategies from global health research projects in Tunisia and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire

Jessica Spagnolo (), Lara Gautier, François Champagne, Nicole Leduc, Wahid Melki, Konan N’Guessan and Fatma Charfi
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Jessica Spagnolo: Université de Montréal
Lara Gautier: Université de Montréal
François Champagne: Université de Montréal
Nicole Leduc: Université de Montréal
Wahid Melki: Hôpital Razi
Konan N’Guessan: Ministère de la Santé et de l’Hygiène Publique
Fatma Charfi: Université de Tunis El-Manar

International Journal of Public Health, 2020, vol. 65, issue 9, No 8, 1559-1570

Abstract: Abstract Objectives We describe the knowledge translation strategies in two projects and share lessons learned about knowledge sharing and uptake. Methods To generate findings for dissemination: (1) the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire (RCI) project relied on a multiple case study design to document barriers and facilitators to implementing a community-led prevention strategy targeting Ebola virus disease; and (2) the Tunisia project used several designs to assess a mental health training’s effectiveness, and a case study design to explore contextual factors that may influence anticipated outcomes. Results To share findings with participants, the RCI project relied on workshops and a pamphlet, and the Tunisia project relied on a structured half-day dissemination workshop and research summary. Facilitators that may have encouraged sharing and using findings include involving champions in dissemination activities, ongoing collaboration, and developing/implementing context-specific knowledge sharing strategies. Barriers include omitting to assess strategies, limited consideration of a wider audience, and the exclusion of a knowledge translation training component. Conclusions Our experiences might be useful to contexts involved in global and public health research that wish to address the “know-do gap.”

Keywords: Knowledge translation; KT; Global health; Côte d’Ivoire; Tunisia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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