Training primary health care workers to foster community participation.
Abstract
A low level of community participation was identified as one of the weaknesses of the health sector in the United Republic of Tanzania. In order to remedy this situation, a systematic process of training trainers and students was established with full involvement of village people. Twenty-five themes were put forward as starting points for discussions between students and villagers. The students were encouraged to learn from the villagers by listening to them and asking them questions. They also participated in community activities and lived with villagers so as to obtain a good understanding of rural living conditions. In this way, problems were identified and solutions were jointly formulated. A workbook was developed during a series of workshops with students, trainers, village communities, and planners. At least two teachers were trained from each health training school; all schools were supplied with workbooks. The approach has been adopted by most health training schools in Tanzania, and the Ministry of Health is now committed to it. Both students and trainers find this to be a valuable learning experience.
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Education
students
health services
developing countries
health
primary health care
africa
research methodology
africa south of the sahara
eastern africa
delivery of health care
english speaking africa
organization and administration
training programs
studies
tanzania
health personnel
case studies
community participation
community workers
training activities
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