Exploring the impact of a community participatory intervention on women's capability: a qualitative study in Gulu Northern Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Community participatory interventions mobilizing women of childbearing age are an effective strategy to promote maternal and child health. In 2017, we implemented this strategy in Gulu Northern Uganda. This study explored the perceived impact of this approach on women's capability.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study based on three data collection methods: 14 in-depth individual interviews with participating women of childbearing age, five focus group discussions with female facilitators, and document analysis. We used the Sen capability approach as a conceptual framework and undertook a thematic analysis.

Results

Women adopted safe and healthy behaviors for themselves and their children. They were also able to respond to some of their family's financi

SUBMITTER: Belaid L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7812725 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature