Table 1 Scoring criteria for the research priority-setting exercise in reproductive health
From: Research priority-setting: reproductive health in the occupied Palestinian territory
Criteriaa | Definition | Score and explanation |
|---|---|---|
1. Answerability | The research question can be ethically answered | 0- Cannot be answered 5- Can be fully answered 0–1–2-3-4-5 |
2. Effectiveness | The new knowledge is likely to result in an effective intervention or program in the reproductive health field | 0- Not effective 5- Very effective 0–1–2-3-4-5 |
3. Deliverability | The research is likely to generate new knowledge that can help in improving reproductive health in an acceptable and affordable manner | 0- Cannot be delivered 5- Can be fully delivered 0–1–2-3-4-5 |
4. Potential impact | The results of this research will have a public health impact (improve the reproductive health from the public health perspective) | 0- No Public health impact 5- High public health impact 0–1–2-3-4-5 |
5. Equity | The research will include and target the most vulnerable sectors of society | 0- Not equitable 5- Equitable 0–1–2-3-4-5 |