Table 1 Pre-Summit (n = 79) and post-Summit (n = 76) surveys
Pre-Summit survey (n = 79) | |
|---|---|
Variables | n (%) |
Type of organization | |
Not for profit | 55 (73.3) |
Local government | 13 (17.3) |
Health services (including local health authority staff) | 5 (6.7) |
Provincial government | 5 (6.7) |
Academic institution | 5 (6.7) |
Health professional | 3 (4.0) |
Funding agency | 1 (1.3) |
Other | 12 (16.0) |
What do you hope to take away from the Summit? | |
Seeking partnerships & collaborations | 41 (51.8) |
Gain new knowledge | 28 (35.5) |
Meet with old colleagues, deepen established relationships | 10 (12.7) |
Post-Summit survey (n = 76) | |
|---|---|
Was the summit valuable to you? | |
Yes, very valuable | 30 (39.5) |
Yes, somewhat valuable | 38 (50.0) |
No, not valuable | 5 (6.6) |
Not applicable | 3 (3.9) |
What are the most important next steps for Summit organizers?a | |
Development of a funding strategy | 23 (33.3) |
Support for community-level planning and coordination | 22 (31.9) |
Launch of an online knowledge sharing platform | 15 (21.8) |
Other needs | 9 (13.0) |