Designing participatory needs assessments to support global health interventions in time-limited settings: A case study from Nigeria Journal Article

   

Authors:	Lynch, K. A.; Omisore, A. D.; Famurewa, O.; Olasehinde, O.; Odujoko, O.; Vera, J.; Kingham, T. P.; Alatise, O. I.; Egberongbe, A. A.; Morris, E. A.; Atkinson, T. M.; Sutton, E. J.
Article Title:	Designing participatory needs assessments to support global health interventions in time-limited settings: A case study from Nigeria
Abstract:	Social scientists have advocated for the use of participatory research methods for Global Health project design and planning. However, community-engaged approaches can be time and resource-intensive. This article proposes a feasible framework for conducting a participatory needs assessment in time-limited settings using multiple, triangulated qualitative methods. This framework is outlined through a case study: a participatory needs assessment to inform the design of an ultrasound-guided biopsy training program in Nigeria. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death for Nigerian women and most cases in Nigeria are diagnosed at an advanced stage; timely diagnosis is impeded by fractious referral pathways, costly imaging equipment, and limited access outside urban centers. The project involved participant observation, surveys, and focus groups at the African Research Group for Oncology (ARGO) in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Through this timely research and engagement, participants spoke about diagnostic challenges, institutional power dynamics, and infrastructure considerations for program implementation. © The Author(s) 2021.
Keywords:	needs assessment; case study; global health; participatory methods
Journal Title:	International Journal of Qualitative Methods
Volume:	20
ISSN:	1609-4069
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd.
Date Published:	2021-01-01
Language:	English
DOI:	10.1177/16094069211002421
PROVIDER:	scopus
PMCID:	PMC8855957
PUBMED:	35185442
DOI/URL:	https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85105876216&doi=10.1177%2f16094069211002421&partnerID=40&md5=9ebc6219e3eef985ce0f9c0eda994c60
Notes:	Article -- Export Date: 1 June 2021 -- Source: Scopus

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