Implementation, experience, and challenges of urban health extension program in Addis Ababa: a case study from Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Even though the urban health extension program (HEP) has been implemented since 2009, little was known about its implementation, experience and challenges. Therefore, this study was aimed at exploring the implementation, experience, and challenges of the urban HEP.

Methods

A qualitative case study was conducted in Addis Ababa from November 15 to December 29, 2017. The study participants were recruited purposefully. The parent populations were health extension professionals (HEPs). However, health post supervisors, health development army leaders (HDAs), Addis Ababa city HEP administrators, and other community members were also involved in the study. Four focus group discussions and 31 in-depth and key informant interviews were conducted. Data were transcribed verb

SUBMITTER: Zebre G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7816480 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature