Blogs
Advancing Research to Combat Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) encompass a diverse group of 20 health conditions that disproportionately affect impoverished communities in tropical and subtropical regions. These diseases not only cause significant illness but also impede economic development in...
Gender and Infectious Diseases: An Intersectional Approach to Health Equity
Infectious diseases remain a significant challenge in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While large-scale health programs have made remarkable progress in disease control, gender disparities continue to impact health outcomes. Gender is a crucial social...
Exploring Theories, Frameworks, and Methods in Implementation Research
Implementation research (IR) is pivotal in ensuring that evidence-based interventions are effectively translated into real-world settings. Central to this process are the theories, models, and frameworks that guide research design, data collection, and analysis. These...
Strengthening External Validity in Implementation Research: Ensuring Broader Applicability of Findings
External validity, often described as generalizability, transferability, or transportability, is a cornerstone of implementation research (IR). It determines the extent to which research findings can be applied to different contexts, populations, and settings beyond...
Enhancing External Validity in Implementation Research: Key Concepts and Practical Approaches
External validity is a vital aspect of implementation research (IR), allowing researchers to assess how well the findings of a study conducted in one context can be applied to other populations, environments, or settings. This blog explores the importance of external...
Assessing External Validity in Implementation Research: A Practical Approach
External validity is a cornerstone of implementation research (IR), determining how well findings from a study can be generalized, transferred, or applied to different settings, populations, or contexts. This blog delves into the concept, explores its importance, and...