id author title date pages extension mime words sentences flesch summary cache txt cord-331715-dg1jg4t9 El Achi, Nassim Assessing the capacity for conflict and health research in Lebanon: a qualitative study 2020-08-18 .txt text/plain 10524 470 41 RESULTS: Despite being ranked third in the number of publications on biomedical and health research per capita in MENA and in hosting reputable universities which are considered central academic hubs in the region, lack of nationwide research culture, insufficient funding and limited access to data were reported to be major challenges for health researchers in Lebanon. However, the protracted nature of contemporary conflicts and their long-term impact on health provision has led to an increased demand and willingness to conduct and strengthen health research capacity in conflict-affected settings [4] [5] [6] , including countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region [7] . The 11 main themes that emerged are in accordance with those specified by the conceptual framework previously designed by our research team: perception of research capacity strengthening, research culture, current capacities and strategies of universities, research skills, infrastructure (data availability & ethics), funding & sustainability, partnerships (local & international) and the role of women working in Lebanon in health research [7] . ./cache/cord-331715-dg1jg4t9.txt ./txt/cord-331715-dg1jg4t9.txt