Insights and recommendations of African stakeholders on biocontrol technologies for malaria control
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Insights and recommendations of African stakeholders on biocontrol technologies for malaria control
Our comprehensive data collection process combines multiple research methods to gather rich insights from diverse stakeholders across Africa regarding gene drive technologies for malaria control.
Across 6 countries
With key stakeholders
Researchers collecting data during stakeholder engagement
A multi-faceted approach combining qualitative and quantitative methods across different stakeholder groups to ensure comprehensive insights
Structured surveys were distributed to diverse stakeholder groups across multiple African countries to gather quantitative data on:
Knowledge and familiarity with gene drive technologies and their applications
Perceptions of potential advantages and risks regarding malaria control approaches
Attitudes toward regulation and governance of emerging biotechnologies
Preferences for stakeholder engagement and public consultation methods
Semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders provided rich qualitative insights on complex aspects of gene drive research:
Exploration of frameworks for evaluating and implementing emerging biotechnology
Regional and community-specific factors influencing malaria control approaches
Cultural, ethical, and societal viewpoints on genetic interventions for disease control
Suggestions for inclusive and effective regulatory frameworks and oversight
Group discussions facilitated important dialogue among community members and stakeholder groups:
Community-level experiences with malaria burden and existing control efforts
Group perspectives on novel interventions and technological approaches
Social and cultural factors influencing technology acceptance and adoption
Identification of key concerns, expectations, and implementation preferences
Direct observations in malaria-endemic regions provided contextual understanding:
Assessment of existing malaria prevention and treatment approaches at community level
Ecological and environmental factors relevant to mosquito control strategies
Evaluation of local healthcare systems, facilities, and implementation capacity
Community dynamics, leadership patterns, and decision-making processes
Rigorous analytical approaches to generate meaningful insights from our comprehensive data collection
Quantitative survey data analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics to identify trends, correlations, and significant differences across stakeholder groups.
Qualitative data coded to identify recurring themes, patterns, and conceptual frameworks emerging from interviews and focus group discussions.
Systematic examination of interview transcripts, policy documents, and field notes to evaluate contexts, meanings, and implications of stakeholder perspectives.
Cross-verification of findings across multiple data sources and methods to ensure comprehensiveness, validity and reliability of research conclusions.
Learn more about our comprehensive approach to researching gene drive technologies for malaria control