title: [Global health research challenges with a North-South partnership].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Global health research often involves North-South partnerships. However, these types of partnerships present particular challenges. The aim of this study is to examine these challenges from the perspectives of those involved in order to formulate ideas for further discussion and action to support the training of young researchers.
  
  
  METHODS
  This is a qualitative study using an exploratory design. The data are taken from encounters with 41 persons in individual in-depth interviews (n = 16) and a focus group (n = 25). All encounters were audio-recorded and transcribed, and the content subsequently underwent thematic analysis.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The challenges identified were related to communication problems, power relationships, research priorities, differences in research culture, the institutional environment and researchers' careers. The researchers describe the conditions that support equitable partnerships and propose some ideas for the training of young researchers.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  To foster equitable and sustainable partnerships, the researchers suggest that the next generation would be better trained by focusing particularly on interactive discussions, field work, mentoring and the adoption of a reflective and self-critical mindset.
authors: Centre de recherche du centre hospitalier de I'Université de Montréal (CRCHUM), Montréal, QC. valery.ridde@umontreal.ca
authors: Valéry
authors: V
authors: Ridde
authors: Florence
authors: F
authors: Capelle
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