Training opportunities for noncommunicable diseases research in Latin America: A scoping review.
Author(s)
Zafra-Tanaka, Jessica Hanae
Carrillo-Larco, Rodrigo M
Bernabe-Ortiz, Antonio
Irazola, Vilma Edit
Danaei, Goodarz
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Objective: To identify gaps in postgraduate training and options for building capacity in noncommunicable disease (NCDs) research in Latin America. Methods: This was a scoping review of postgraduate opportunities in NCDs at top universities in Latin America and of training grants awarded by international funding bodies. Three global university rankings were considered-the QS Ranking, the Shanghai Ranking, and the Times Ranking. Latin American universities appearing in at least two of these were selected. University websites were searched for current graduate programs in biostatistics, epidemiology, global health, health economics, and public health. Information was extracted, summarized, and evaluated to identify any programs focused on NCDs. In addition, seven international funding bodies' websites were searched for training grants. Results: In all, 33 universities offering 72 postgraduate programs met the inclusion criteria. One of these programs was exclusively devoted to NCD, and 12 offered NCDs as a dissertation research topic. Only two training grants were awarded to a Latin American institution for NCD capacity building. There are few NCD research training programs in Latin America and only one program exclusively focused on NCDs. Conclusion: There seem to be few NCD-specific research training programs in Latin America. Leveraging existing programs and expanding those with a focus on NCDs could help enhance NCD research capacity in the region. These initiatives should be supported by international funding agencies through more funding opportunities.
Date Issued
2019-08-01
Date Acceptance
2019-07-07
Citation
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2019, 43, pp.1-9
ISSN
0030-0632
Publisher
Organización Panamericana de la Salud
Start Page
1
End Page
9
Journal / Book Title
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública
Volume
43
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Identifier
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31456821
PII: RPSP.2019.68
Subjects
Latin America
Noncommunicable diseases
research personnel, supply & distribution
research, education
Publication Status
Published online
Coverage Spatial
United States
Date Publish Online
2019-08-01