Analysis of research projects undertaken by maternal and child health care institutions in China from 2015 to 2019

Objective To investigate the situation of research projects undertaken by maternal and child health care (MCH)institutions in China from 2015 to 2019, in order to provide evidence for research cooperation and talent team construction among MCH institutions.Methods National monitoring data of MCH institutions was collected. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze research projects undertaken by different institution levels and regions.Results Totally 21 482 research projects were undertaken by MCH institutions in China from 2015 to 2019. The projects newly applied and independent projects increased by 8. 62% and 3. 95%, with an average annual growth rate of 2. 09% and 0. 97%, respectively. In terms of research projects, national, provincial and municipal independent projects, the number of projects undertaken by provincial MCH institutions every year and its average annual growth rate was the highest, while the total amount of research project undertaken by municipal institutions was the highest. Projects undertaken by MCH institutions at eastern region were more than that at central and western region, accounting for more than 60%.Conclusion Research projects undertaken by MCH institutions increase steadily, however, the differences still occur between institutions and regions.