Case-study | Facilitator of research uptake | Impediment to practical application |
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CS1. Maternal syphilis screening. Ghana. | Screening policy introduced as a result of medical evidence, existence of international guidelines and stakeholder partnership. | Limited uptake of syphilis screening due to a) poor dissemination and implementation support, and b) lack of belief in the policy, until local practitioners were consulted. |
CS2. Influencing legislative change for sexual violence survivors. Ghana. | Advocacy and networking of a neglected issue was brought to the attention of parliament and resulted in legislative change. | Health care professionals were unaware of new legislation and practical issues prevented implementation. |