Impact of dengue research funded by the Ministry of Health in Brazil

Authors

  • Gabriela Bardelini Tavares Melo Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias em Saúde (FCTS) – Brasília (DF), Brasil. Ministério da Saúde (MS) – Brasília (DF), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6758-0834
  • Marcos Takashi Obara Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias em Saúde (FCTS) – Brasília (DF), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6872-0096
  • Antonia Angulo-Tuesta Universidade de Brasília (UnB), Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologias em Saúde (FCTS) – Brasília (DF), Brasil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3231-5918

Keywords:

HHealth research evaluation, Dengue, Brazil

Abstract

This study assessed the impact of 24 dengue research projects funded by the Department of Science and Technology of the Ministry of Health, in partnership with the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, in the years 2006, 2008, and 2012, using the dimensions of knowledge advancement, research capacity, informed decision-making, and health impacts as reference from the Impact Evaluation Framework of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Data were collected through document reviews, questionnaires, and interviews with the coordinators of the dengue research projects. A total of 1,107 impacts were identified, with the majority in the dimensions of knowledge advancement (712) and research capacity (314). Within these two dimensions, notable mentions include disseminating results at conferences (390) and publishing scientific articles (166). There was less impact in the dimensions of decision-making (75) and health impacts (7); however, it is essential to highlight the dissemination of research results in the media (43) and impacts on health determinants (5). This study highlighted the diversity of impacts produced by dengue research across the evaluated dimensions, demonstrating the importance of impact evaluation in identifying benefits and justifying investments. Thus, it contributes to strengthening the capacity of the Brazilian research system to address dengue.

Published

2025-06-12

How to Cite

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Bardelini Tavares Melo G, Takashi Obara M, Angulo-Tuesta A. Impact of dengue research funded by the Ministry of Health in Brazil . Saúde debate [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 12 [cited 2025 Oct. 10];49(145). Available from: https://www.saudeemdebate.org.br/sed/article/view/10032

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