Abstract
Introduction: Research is a constant and fundamental process for the advancement of science and the improvement of quality of life. The appearance of COVID-19 in March 2020 directed health systems to solve problems inherent to the pandemic and numerous protocols were stopped and/or restructured. Evaluating the behavior of research teams becomes relevant in the planning of critical moments of society, as well as knowing the financing of the different research protocols.
Objective: To know the health problems investigated during the first two years of the pandemic. Specific: to determine sources of financing of research protocols.
Material and Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study. The subject matter of the research protocols submitted to the Committee for evaluation during March 2020/December 2021 was determined. The protocols were categorized into protocols with or without COVID theme and were subcategorized according to economic/ technical support (public/private/NGOs/international organizations/without specific funding).
Results: Sixty-two protocols were analyzed. Thirty studies (49%) were COVID protocols, 67% in the first year and 33% in the second year. No protocol (0%) had financial support from industry. Only 16 (53%) had technical support from medical societies, foundations and collaboration groups; 14 (47%) were protocols without any external source of support, i.e. self-financed by the investigator or center itself.
Conclusion: The COVID-19 pandemic did not stop research. The health team (in spite of the increase in the health care workload) continued with the research, both in relation to COVID and to the rest of the pathologies, whether or not they had support. The importance of pediatric research is emphasized, even during pandemic periods, to ensure scientific advances that generate new scientific knowledge, always protecting the interests and rights of the research subjects.
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