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[Epidemiological research in Brazil]
R Guimarães1, R Lourenço-De-Oliveira, S Cosac
1Instituto de Medicina Social, Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.
Revista De Saude Publica
|October 16, 2001
Summary
This study analyzes Brazilian epidemiological research using secondary data, detailing 176 research groups and 320 lines. It explores funding, distribution, topics, and dissemination of public health research in Brazil.
Area of Science:
- Epidemiology
- Public Health Research
- Health Research in Brazil
Context:
- Brazilian epidemiological research landscape in 2000.
- Utilized secondary data from the Brazilian Directory of Research Groups and CNPq.
- Defined research groups based on leadership-defined epidemiology research lines.
Purpose:
- To describe the current state of epidemiological research in Brazil.
- To analyze the relationships between research funding and health research, including CAPES graduation programs.
- To examine the geographic, institutional, and researcher distribution, alongside research topics and dissemination patterns.
Summary:
- Identified 176 epidemiological research groups and 320 research lines.
- Discussed research financing, public health research connections, and geographic/institutional distribution.
- Analyzed researcher participation, research topics, dissemination methods, publication venues, and financial support for graduate programs.
Impact:
- Provides a comprehensive overview of Brazilian epidemiological research infrastructure and focus areas.
- Highlights the interplay between funding bodies like CAPES and public health research outcomes.
- Informs future research strategies and resource allocation within Brazil's health research sector.