Table 1.

HPSR priority-setting criteria with their weights

No	Criteria	Score to be given
1.	(Impact on health) What is the potential for the research findings to impact population health?	0–10
2.	(Relevance for policymakers) How much of a priority is this question for program implementers and policymakers	0–10
3.	(Workability) Likelihood to answer the question using existing routine or survey health datasets	0–10
4.	(Feasibility) How feasible is researching this topic (cost, ethical considerations, expertise, etc.)?	0–10
5.	(Availability of evidence/originality) How much research evidence already exists in relation to this research topic?	0–10
6.	[Practicability of the finding (translation to action)] Is the research result likely translated into health intervention/policy or program action?	0–10