title: Research capacity-building program for clinicians and staff at a community-based HIV clinic in Uganda: A pre/post evaluation.
abstract: Developing capacity for HIV research and clinical practice is critically needed in resource-limited countries. The purpose of this study was to evaluate a research capacity-building program for community-based participants in the preparation and conduct of mobile phone-based technology interventions. A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used. Participants completed self-report surveys at three time points. Thirty-three participated in the situational analysis, and all (100%) felt that the research training was needed. For the interim evaluation, more than 96.8% (n = 30) reported increased knowledge and confidence and attributed this to the training. Fourteen participants completed the final evaluation. Dedicated time away from work was an important factor to facilitate recruitment and data collection, followed by financial incentives to commute to data collection sites. Expertise through supervision and mentorship for participants and sustained funding for research projects are critical to the innovation needed to improve HIV prevention and care outcomes.
authors.affiliation: University of Delaware School of Nursing, Newark, Deleware, USA.
authors.forename: Veronica
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Njie-Carr
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kalengé
authors.forename: Jack
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kelley
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Joshua Kanaabi
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Muliira
authors.forename: Rose Chalo
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Nabirye
authors.forename: Nancy
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Glass
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Bollinger
authors.forename: Stella
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Alamo-Talisuna
authors.forename: Larry William
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Chang
mesh_terms: D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000628:therapy*; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training; D007857:Leadership; D014454:Uganda