Exploring the value of community engagement activities within a participatory action research study to improve care for people affected by skin neglected tropical diseases in Liberia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skin Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) can impact physical and mental well-being for persons affected due to discrimination and stigmatisation, often leading to feelings of disempowerment. Community engagement is important for NTD work to foster advocacy and empowerment; however, there is limited literature surrounding best practices for community engagement within research focused on skin NTDs. REDRESS is a participatory action research study, aimed at reducing the burden of skin NTDs through a person-centred approach that emphasises community engagement. This study explores the value of community engagement within REDRESS for individuals and the impact on the health system's ability to care for person's affected by skin NTDs.

Methods

Through a naturalistic parad

SUBMITTER: Lopez Piggott M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11931812 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature