Challenges and Strategies for Improving Training of Mid-Level Research Personnel in Nigeria
Author(s) -
Echezona E. Ezeanolue,
Theddeus Iheanacho,
Dina Patel,
Shatabdi Patel,
Nadia A. SamAgudu,
Michael Obiefune,
Patrick Dakum,
Prosper Okonkwo,
Ayodotun Olutola,
Hadiza Khamofu,
Bolanle Oyeledun,
Sani Aliyu,
Muyi Aina,
Andy Eyo,
John Oko,
Timothy Akinmurele,
Obinna Ositadimma Oleribe,
Usman I. Gebi,
Muktar H. Aliyu,
Rachel Sturke,
George K. Siberry
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
annals of global health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.602
H-Index - 66
ISSN - 2214-9996
DOI - 10.5334/aogh.2405
Subject(s) - mentorship , government (linguistics) , thematic analysis , curriculum , alliance , medical education , grant writing , qualitative research , political science , thriving , public relations , developing country , medicine , psychology , economic growth , sociology , pedagogy , social science , philosophy , linguistics , law , economics , psychotherapist
Contextual research evidence is needed to reduce morbidity and mortality due to chronic but preventable diseases in low- and middle-income countries. Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is particularly burdened by these diseases despite its academic and research infrastructure. A major impediment to developing robust evidence on sustainable disease prevention and treatment strategies is the lack of skilled research personnel.
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