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Researchers' perceptions of malaria eradication: findings from
a mixed-methods analysis of a large online survey.

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The value of malaria eradication, the permanent reduction to zero of
the worldwide incidence of malaria infection caused by human
malaria parasites, would be enormous. However, the expected
                value of an investment in an intended, but uncertain, outcome
                hinges on the probability of, and time until, its fulfilment.
                Though the long-term benefits of global malaria eradication
                promise to be large, the upfront costs and uncertainty regarding
                feasibility and timeframe make it difficult for policymakers and
                researchers to forecast the return on investment. - Label:
                METHODS NlmCategory: METHODS content: A large online survey of
                844 peer-reviewed malaria researchers of different scientific
                backgrounds administered in order to estimate the probability
                and time frame of eradication. Adjustments were made for
                potential selection bias, and thematic analysis of free text
                comments was carried out. - Label: RESULTS NlmCategory: RESULTS
                content: "The average perceived likelihood of global eradication
                among malaria researchers approximates the number of years into      the future: approximately 10% of researchers believe that
                eradication will occur in the next 10\xC2\xA0years, 30% believe
                it will occur in the next 30\xC2\xA0years, and half believe
                eradication will require 50\xC2\xA0years or more. Researchers
                who gave free form comments highlighted systemic challenges and
                the need for innovation as chief among obstacles to achieving
                global malaria eradication." - Label: CONCLUSIONS NlmCategory:
                CONCLUSIONS content: The findings highlight the difficulty and
                complexity of malaria eradication, and can be used in
                prospective cost-benefit analyses to inform stakeholders
                regarding the likely return on eradication-specific investments.

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Articles publicats en revistes (ISGlobal)

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Researchers' perceptions of malaria eradication: findings from
a mixed-methods analysis of a large online survey.