Community perceptions matter: a mixed-methods study using local knowledge to define features of success for a community intervention to improve quality of care for children under-5 in Jigawa, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In this study, we used the information generated by community members during an intervention design process to understand the features needed for a successful community participatory intervention to improve child health.

Design

We conducted a concurrent mixed-methods study (November 2019-March 2020) to inform the design and evaluation of a community-facility linkage participatory intervention.

Setting

Kiyawa Local Government Area (Jigawa State, Nigeria)-population of 230 000 (n=425 villages).

Participants

Qualitative data included 12 community conversations with caregivers of children under-5 (men, older and younger women; n=9 per group), 3 focus group discussions (n=10) with ward development committee members and interviews with facility heads (n=3)

SUBMITTER: Iuliano A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10660644 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature