Table 2 Level of involvement in HPSR+A among producers of evidence in Enugu and Anambra States
Variables | Enugu (N = 23) n(%) | Anambra (N = 27) n(%) | Difference □2(p-value) | Both (N = 50) n(%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ever been involved in HPSR+A | 20(87.0) | 19(70.4) | 1.991(0.158) | 39(78.0) |
Involved in any on-going HPSR+A research | 16(69.6) | 10(37.0) | 5.265(0.022) | 26(52.0) |
Area of current worka | ||||
 Research | 16(69.6) | 10(37.0) | 4.154(0.042) | 26(52.0) |
 Policy analysis | 4(17.4) | 5(18.5) | 0.011(0.918) | 9(18.0) |
 Policy formulation | 1(4.3) | 2(7.4) | 0.206(0.650) | 3(6.0) |
 Decision making | 1(4.3) | 3(11.1) | 0.772(0.380) | 4(8.0) |
 Research uptake | 6(26.1) | 2(7.4) | 3.224(0.073) | 8(16.0) |
 Implementation research | 3(13.0) | 3(11.1) | 0.044(0.834) | 6(12.0) |
 Operation research | 6(26.1) | 5(18.5) | 0.415(0.520) | 11(22.0) |
Enabling factorsa | ||||
 Personal interest | 16(69.6) | 10(37.0) | 4.177(0.041) | 26(52.0) |
 Mentorship | 13(56.5) | 7(25.9) | 4.844(0.028) | 20(40.0) |
 Appraisal | 8(34.8) | 10(37.0) | 0.027(0.869) | 18(36.0) |
 Availability of grant | 7(30.4) | 5(18.5) | 0.967(0.508) | 12(24.0) |
 Adequate education resources | 5(21.7) | 7(25.9) | 0.119(0.730) | 12(24.0) |
 Availability of job opportunity | 3(13.0) | 6(22.2) | 0.709(0.400) | 9(18.0) |
Constraining factors* | ||||
 Lack of fund/grants | 15(65.2) | 16(59.3) | 0.187(0.665) | 31(62.0) |
 Lack of interest | 5(21.7) | 11(40.7) | 2.061(0.151) | 16(32.0) |
 Lack of mentorship | 5(21.7) | 9(33.3) | 0.828(0.363) | 14(28.0) |
 Lack of education resources | 8(34.8) | 5(18.5) | 1.708(0.191) | 13(26.0) |
 Limited availability of data | 6(26.1) | 4(14.8) | 0.986(0.321) | 10(20.0) |
| Â | Mean % (SD) | Mean % (SD) | X2(p-value) | Mean % (SD) |
% research time spent in HPSR+A | 43.9 (±29.2) | 29.1 (±18.3) | 14.2 (±0.02) | 37.1 (±25.6) |