Table 2 Research proposals presented by the participants during the workshop
From: Developing a primary care research agenda through collaborative efforts – a proposed “6E” model
Potential lead | Team members | Research question | Proposed research method | Research domain# |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Academics and researchers from university and MOH | GPs from singleton and group practices | What is the prevalence of depression amongst Fijians aged 18 to 40 years who are managed in primary care? | A questionnaire survey of Fijians who consulted primary care clinics | Disease |
Academics and researchers from university and MOH | Researchers from MOH (Western division) | What is the prevalence of Yaqola (Piper methysticum) consumption among high school students in the Western Division? | A questionnaire survey of high school students in Fiji | Disease |
Fiji College of General Practitioners | GP and primary care physician (PCP) in public health centers in Fiji | Amongst primary care physicians (both in public and private sectors) in Fiji, what are their treatment targets for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)? | A cross-sectional survey of PCPs in Fiji who managed T2DM patients | Physician |
Primary care physician | PCP in public health centers in Vanuatu and academic from Fiji | What is the association between air pollutants from volcanic eruption and the health of residents on Tanna Island in Vanuatu? | A prospective study of patients who present with acute respiratory conditions in one hospital and 9 health centers on Tanna Island in relation to local volcanic pollution indicator | Disease |
Primary care physician | PCPs from health centers and medical officers from hospital | What is the correlation between the asthma exacerbation rate and pollution from the burning of sugarcane plantation? | Prospective study of asthma patients in Ba, Cakaudrove and Macuata district on Viti Levu island in Fiji | Disease |
Ministry of Health | Medical officers from hospitals and researchers from disease-specific public health agency | What are the factors associated with diagnostic and treatment delays of patients with active tuberculosis? | A retrospective study of tuberculosis patients who are managed in DOTS centres in Fiji | Primary health care and system |
Fiji College of General Practitioners |