Workshops to Address Health and Education in a Poor Peruvian Community
Author Information
Author(s): Casapia Martin, Joseph Serene A, Gyorkos Theresa W
Primary Institution: Asociación Civil Selva Amazónica, Iquitos, Peru
Hypothesis
What are the priority health and education problems in the community of Belen, Peru, and what interventions can be proposed to address them?
Conclusion
The workshops provided valuable insights into the main health and health-related problems facing the community of Belen, leading to the planning of effective interventions.
Supporting Evidence
- The workshops identified ten priority problems including infant malnutrition and adolescent pregnancy.
- Participants developed problem trees to understand causes and effects of health issues.
- Interventions were proposed based on community input and existing data.
Takeaway
The study involved community members in workshops to figure out the biggest health and education problems they face, and how to fix them.
Methodology
Two multidisciplinary and participatory workshops were conducted with stakeholders to identify priority problems and potential interventions.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from the selection of workshop participants who may not represent the entire community.
Limitations
The study may not fully represent all community members due to the specific participants invited to the workshops.
Participant Demographics
46 participants, including 26 women (56.5%) from various sectors including government, NGOs, and community organizations.
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