Evaluation of researchers’ policy-related knowledge, needs and self-efficacy before and after the 2021 Texas Legislative Session

Brand, Kaitlin; Flores-Thorpe, Shelby; Zhang, Yuzi; Roebuck, Amelia; Menendez, Tiffni; Linton, Rachel; Bishop Scott, Taylor; Crowley, Max; van den Berg, Alexandra E.; Hoelscher, Deanna M.

doi:10.1332/17442648y2025d000000054

Evaluation of researchers’ policy-related knowledge, needs and self-efficacy before and after the 2021 Texas Legislative Session

Background: This study aimed to evaluate public health researchers’ perceptions of policy-informed research, self-efficacy, knowledge and training needs both before and after participating in an initiative to improve their engagement with legislative offices during the January–May 2021 Texas Legi…