Table 3 Associated factors of research utilization for barriers (n = 155)

Relevant for local health policy (expectations)

5,2

47,1

41,3

5,2

1,3

Sufficiently related to other policy domains (expectations)

17,4

28,4

33,5

15,5

5,2

Content is sufficiently current (expectations)

2,6

34,8

41,9

17,4

3,2

Report is presented to me on time (expectations)

5,2

37,4

50,3

5,8

1,3

Satisfied with the structure of the report (transfer)

32,3

38,1

22,6

5,2

1,9

Report was easy to understand (transfer)

46,5

34,2

14,8

3,9

0,6

Sufficient regional information (transfer)

27,1

32,9

14,2

18,7

7,1

Sufficient local information (transfer)

43,2

39,4

15,5

1,3

0,6

RPHS is perceived as a credible source (acceptance)

51,6

32,9

11,6

1,3

2,6

RPHS made the basis of the epidemiological finding clear (acceptance)

40,6

38,1

16,8

1,9

2,6

Suited/Fitted well with personal belief system regarding local health policy (acceptance)

25,2

34,2

32,9

6,5

1,3

Suited the contemporary political vision on public health within the municipality (interpretation)

22,6

30,3

37,4

7,1

2,6