International Journal of Health Policy and Management

International Journal of Health Policy and Management

Experiences of Research Coproduction in Uganda; Comment on “Research Coproduction: An Underused Pathway to Impact”

Document Type : Commentary

Authors
David Musoke 1
Suzan Nakalawa 1
Michael Obeng Brown 2
Grace Biyinzika Lubega 1
Linda Gibson 2
1 Department of Disease Control and Environmental Health, School of Public Health, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
2 Institute of Health and Allied Professions, School of Social Sciences, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK
10.34172/ijhpm.8806
Abstract
This commentary reflects on the principles of research coproduction discussed by Rycroft-Malone et al through our experiences in Uganda, particularly within the partnership between Nottingham Trent University (UK) and Makerere University (Uganda). The commentary highlights the coproduction process we have employed in community health projects in Wakiso district, Uganda, by examining both the opportunities and challenges inherent in this collaborative approach. We further highlight the importance of continuous stakeholder engagement, context-specific communication, and power-sharing, demonstrating how research coproduction can decolonize research methodologies and enhance the relevance and impact of health interventions. By recognising the inequities between North-South partnerships, this commentary contributes to the discourse on how research coproduction can practically be implemented to drive meaningful, community-centred change while addressing the complexities involved. The lessons drawn from our experiences offer a pathway for other global partnerships aiming to integrate the principles of research coproduction into their work.
Keywords
Coproduction
Research
Equitable Partnerships
North-South Collaboration
UK
Uganda
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International Journal of Health Policy and Management
Volume 13, Issue 1
2024
Pages 1-4

  • Received Date 15 September 2024
  • Revised Date 03 November 2024
  • Accepted Date 09 November 2024
  • First Published Date 10 November 2024
  • Published Date 01 December 2024