Regina C Cruz1, Sharina D Person2, Lorna Bittencourt3, Ana C Efing4, Isabel C Scarinci5. 1. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, School of Life Sciences, 1155 Imaculada Conceição, Curitiba, Paraná, 80215-901, Brazil. Electronic address: regina.cruz@pucpr.br. 2. University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, 368 Plantation Street, AS5-2070, Worcester, MA, 01605, USA. Electronic address: Sharina.Person@umassmed.edu. 3. Universidade Estadual de Londrina, Londrina, Paraná, Brazil. Electronic address: lornabg@gmail.com. 4. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, School of Life Sciences, 1155 Imaculada Conceição, Curitiba, Paraná, 80215-901, Brazil. Electronic address: ana.efing@pucpr.br. 5. University of Alabama at Birmingham, Division of Preventive Medicine, 1717 11th Avenue South, MT 609, Birmingham, AL, 35205, USA. Electronic address: scarinci@uab.edu.
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.
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.
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