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Bayugo YV, Labarda M, Cruz JRB, Mier-Alpaño JD, Tiangco PMP, Oyene UE, Omoleke SA, Ulitin A, Ong A, Fajardo MS, Echavarria MI, Alger J, Mathanga D, Msiska BK, Ekwunife OI, Nwaorgu O, Abella Lizcano L, Gomez Quenguan N, Nieto Anderson CI, Beltran BY, Carcamo Rodriguez ED, Núñez ES, Nkosi-Kholimeliwa V, Mwafulirwa-Kabaghe G, Juban N. Description of global innovative methods in developing the WHO Community Engagement Package. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e063144. [PMID: 35672075 PMCID: PMC9174797 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063144] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES Development of a Community Engagement Package composed of (1) database of community engagement (CE) experiences from different contexts, (2) CE learning package of lessons and tools presented as online modules, and (3) CE workshop package for identifying CE experiences to enrich the CE database and ensure regular update of learning resources. The package aims to guide practitioners to promote local action and enhance skills for CE. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS The packages were co-created with diverse teams from WHO, Social Innovation in Health Initiative, UNICEF, community practitioners, and other partners providing synergistic contributions and bridging existing silos. METHODS The design process of the package was anchored on CE principles. Literature search was performed using standardised search terms through global and regional databases. Interviews with CE practitioners were also conducted. RESULTS A total of 356 cases were found to fit the inclusion criteria and proceeded to data extraction and thematic analysis. Themes were organised according to rationale, key points and insights, facilitators of CE and barriers to CE. Principles and standards of CE in various contexts served as a foundation for the CE learning package. The package comprises four modules organised by major themes such as mobilising communities, strengthening health systems, CE in health emergencies and CE as a driver for health equity. CONCLUSION After pilot implementation, tools and resources were made available for training and continuous collection of novel CE lessons and experiences from diverse socio-geographical contexts.
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Affiliation(s)
| | - Meredith Labarda
- School of Health Sciences, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
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- Institute of Health Policy and Development Studies - National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
| | - Alberto Ong
- Alliance for Improving Health Outcomes, Quezon City, Philippines
| | | | - Maria Isabel Echavarria
- Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento e Investigaciones Médicas (CIDEIM), Cali, Colombia
- Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
| | - Jackeline Alger
- Hospital Escuela, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Instituto de Enfermedades Infecciosas y Parasitologia Antonio Vidal, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
| | - Don Mathanga
- College of Medicine, University of Malawi, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Management, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
- Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
| | - Obioma Nwaorgu
- Social Innovation in Health Initiative (SIHI), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
- Department of Parasitology and Entomology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
| | - Lorena Abella Lizcano
- Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento e Investigaciones Médicas (CIDEIM), Cali, Colombia
- Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
| | - Natalia Gomez Quenguan
- Centro Internacional de Entrenamiento e Investigaciones Médicas (CIDEIM), Cali, Colombia
- Universidad Icesi, Cali, Colombia
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- Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Católica de Honduras Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Cirugía General, Hospital General Santa Teresa, Comayagua, Honduras
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, University of the Philippines Manila, Manila, Philippines
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