Community participation to improve health services for children: a methodology for a community dialogue intervention in Uganda

Conclusion: The perception that community dialoging is “a lot of talk” that never advances meaningful action was debunked since participant-initiated actions were conceived and implemented. Potential for use of electronic communication in real-time feedback and stimulating discussion proved viable. Post-dialogue monitoring captured in community cont racts facilitated pro- cess evaluation and added plausibility for observed effects. Capacitated organizations during post-dialogue monitoring guaran- teed sustainability.Keywords: Community dialogues, post-dialogue monitoring, sustainability, strategy, community, child survival.
Source: African Health Sciences - Category: African Health Source Type: research