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Table 2 Distribution of MOR bottlenecks identified by respondents in malaria thematic areas (N = 224)

From: Bottlenecks, concerns and needs in malaria operational research: the perspectives of key stakeholders in Nigeria

Identified bottlenecksa

Number of experts in malaria thematic areas#

MiP

CM

SME

ACSM

PSM

PM

Total (%)

Lack of positive behavioural change

50

29

 

4

1

1

85 (37.9)

Inadequate funding

18

2

   

6

26 (11.6)

Poor supply management

3

15

  

3

 

21 (9.4)

Inadequate number of experts

3

     

3 (1.3)

Poor implementation of policy

6

    

5

11 (4.9)

Manpower gaps/lack of capacity

10

17

3

 

1

 

31 (13.8)

Administrative bureaucracy

7

  

1

 

5

13 (5.8)

Unharmonised coordination and implementation of multiple interventions

1

    

1

2 (0.9)

  1. aMultiple responses
  2. #Key: MiP malaria prevention, CM case management, SME surveillance, monitoring & evaluation, ACSM advocacy, communication & social mobilisation, PSM procurement & supply chain management, PM programme management