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Manish Kakkar1, Vidya Venkataramanan, Sampath Krishnan
1Public Health Foundation of India, New Delhi, India.
Plos Neglected Tropical Diseases
|August 11, 2012
Summary
Rabies research in India primarily focuses on laboratory studies of the virus, neglecting crucial areas like epidemiology and socio-economic factors. This research-policy gap hinders effective rabies control strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Veterinary Medicine
Background:
- Rabies remains a neglected public health issue in low and middle-income countries, including India, despite available interventions.
- A 'policy impasse' exists, potentially due to a disconnect between research output and policy-maker information needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review rabies research output from India (2001-2011).
- To assess the alignment of this research with national policy priorities for rabies control.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of all rabies research articles published from India between 2001 and 2011.
- Comparison of research distribution with previous research prioritization exercises.
Main Results:
- 93 research articles were published; 61% were laboratory-based studies on the rabies virus.
- Animal studies constituted only 8% of the research output.
- Biomedical research dominated, while socio-politic-economic and epidemiological research were underrepresented.
Conclusions:
- Significant gaps exist between current rabies research and the information needs of policymakers.
- A strategic research agenda focusing on rabies control outcomes is necessary to bridge this gap.
