Table 1 Individual and organization-level factors contributing to low NCD research productivity in Nigeria (N = 89)
Variables | Strongly agree | Agree | Neutral | Disagree | Strongly disagree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Strong reliance on traditional medicine | 8 (9.0) | 34 (38.2) | 18 (20.2) | 24 (27.0) | 5 (5.6) |
Preponderance of faith-based healing | 12 (13.5) | 38 (42.7) | 19 (21.3) | 18 (20.2) | 2 (2.2) |
Low level of NCDs morbidity and mortality | 1 (1.1) | 2 (2.2) | 4 (4.5) | 31 (34.8) | 51 (57.3) |
Low level of risk factors for NCDs in Nigeria | 1 (1.1) | 2 (2.2) | 4 (4.5) | 31 (34.8) | 51 (57.3) |
Lack of in-country researchers | 32 (36.0) | 44 (49.4) | 7 (7.9) | 5 (5.6) | 1 (1.1) |
Poor remuneration of scientists in the country | 21 (23.6) | 44 (49.4) | 14 (15.7) | 9 (10.3) | 1 (1.1) |
Research on NCDs are more difficult than other health aspects | 4 (4.5) | 13 (14.6) | 13 (14.6) | 42 (47.2) | 17 (19.1) |
Lack of interest in NCD research by Nigerian scientists | 12 (13.5) | 36 (40.4) | 18 (20.2) | 17 (19.1) | 6 (6.7) |
Outdated science education curricula | 17 (19.1) | 37 (41.6) | 11 (12.3) | 18 (20.2) | 6 (6.7) |
Low number of high impact science journals in Nigeria | 12 (13.5) | 25 (28.1) | 15 (16.8) | 27 (30.3) | 10 (11.2) |
Paucity of quality scientific meetings in Nigeria | 14 (15.7) | 40 (44.9) | 16 (17.9) | 15 (16.9) | 4 (4.5) |
Nigerian scientists work more in silos | 36 (40.4) | 40 (44.9) | 43 (4.5) | 6 (6.7) | 3 (3.4) |