Determinants of Health Research Evidence Utilization in the Health Planning of Tanzania: Perspectives of Participants From a Qualitative Study

The use of health research evidence in planning processes in Tanzania is low, influenced by capability, opportunity, and motivation factors. Enhancing capacity-building, fostering collaboration, strengthening policy support, and improving infrastructure are recommended. Future research should evaluate the effectiveness of these interventions and their impact on healthcare planning and delivery. Efforts were made to minimize social desirability and selection biases.