Table 4.

Themes defining implementation science given by potential implementation science research trainees in Kampala, Uganda

Themes used in defining implementation science	N = 139a
Involves translation of proven or evidence-based health innovations, policies	54%
Occurs in routine care or public health settings	37%
Uses scientific methodologies	23%
behaviour change or change is required in current practice	16%
Don’t know what implementation science is	10%

^aThis represents participants who expressed interest in implementation science training