UMass Chan Medical School Faculty Publications
Title
Development and evaluation of a capacity building program in gender-relevant tobacco control research: A Brazilian experience
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Quantitative Health Sciences
Publication Date
2018-02-02
Document Type
Article
Disciplines
Community-Based Research | Health Services Research | Public Health Education and Promotion
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: There is an increased need for capacity building of researchers and professionals in low- and middle-income countries with evidence-based approaches across the tobacco control continuum, particularly with regard to gender-relevant strategies. We describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Career Development and Research Training Program (CDRTP) in tobacco control.
METHODS: The CDRTP is organized into two modules: Module I is open to the public and provides an overview of tobacco control; Module II, consists of a one-year program with multi-mode sessions toward the development of a pilot research project. Activities are implemented through co-learning to facilitate cross-fertilization of knowledge, collaborations, and team science.
RESULTS: Between 2010 and 2015, 255 individuals participated in Module I with 57 applying for Module II's selective process. Out of these, 35 were selected, 29 completed the program (83%), 21 submitted pilot research projects that have undergone review, and 16 were approved for funding. Pre- and post-tests among the 29 participants who completed the training indicated improvement in scholars' perceived knowledge and skills on all of the components.
CONCLUSION: In addition to attracting researchers and professionals who have not been working in tobacco control, the capacity building program has promoted knowledge, skills, and confidence among participants to pursue gender-relevant tobacco control research.
Keywords
Capacity building, Tobacco control, Women
DOI of Published Version
10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.01.010
Source
Eval Program Plann. 2018 Feb 2;68:1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.01.010. Link to article on publisher's site
Related Resources
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Evaluation and program planning
PubMed ID
29428544
Repository Citation
Cruz RC, Person SD, Bittencourt L, Efing AC, Scarinci IC. (2018). Development and evaluation of a capacity building program in gender-relevant tobacco control research: A Brazilian experience. UMass Chan Medical School Faculty Publications. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2018.01.010. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/faculty_pubs/1481