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Community-based health programmes: role perceptions and experiences of female peer facilitators in Mumbai's urban slums

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Community-based initiatives have become a popular approach to addressing the health needs of underserved populations, in both low- and higher-income countries. This article presents findings from a study of female peer facilitators involved in a community-based maternal and newborn health intervention in urban slum areas of Mumbai. Using qualitative methods we explore their role perceptions and experiences. Our findings focus on how the facilitators understand and enact their role in the community setting, how they negotiate relationships and health issues with peer groups, and the influence of credibility. We contextualize this within broader conceptualizations of peer-led health interventions and offer recommendations for similar community-based health initiatives.

Source: Health Education Research

DOI: 10.1093/her/cyp038

Authors: G. A. Alcock, N. S. More, S. Patil, M. Porel, L. Vaidya, D. Osrin

Institutions: University College London, Society for Nutrition Education and Health Action

Language: English

Topic: Community Health and Development

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,533