Lessons from an integrated community health education initiative in rural Laos
Date
2014
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Elsevier
Abstract
This mixed-methods study examines annual community events promoting integrated health in Laos using an Ecohealth
approach. A Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices survey of 218 rural households indicated that attendees valued “Community Health
Days” and had greater recall of human health topics, but not of animal or environmental health topics, than non-attendees. The survey
and organizational observations suggested that such events are opportunities for multi-sector collaboration in the region, yet delivery
may be enhanced by refining the vision, topics, and facilitator roles. Research on transdisciplinary education programs is limited, so this
study could inform similar initiatives about potential directions and challenges.
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Journal Article (peer-reviewed)
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Keywords
LAOS, SOUTHEAST ASIA, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ECOHEALTH, VETERINARY HEALTH WORKERS, TRANSDISCIPLINARITY, HEALTH CONDITIONS, HEALTH-CARE DELIVERY, HEALTH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, FOOD SECURITY, ECOHEALTH, POVERTY, ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION, ECOSYSTEMS, SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH, DATA ANALYSIS
Citation
Crawshaw, L., Fèvre, S., Kaesombath, L., Sivilai, B., Boulom, S., & Southammavong, F. (2014). Lessons from an Integrated Community Health Education Initiative in Rural Laos. World Development, 64, 487-502. doi:10.1016/j.worlddev.2014.06.024