Exploring the value of community engagement activities within a participatory action research study to improve care for people affected by skin neglected tropical diseases in Liberia
Community engagement activities led to meaningful empowerment, ownership, sustainability, and partnership formation leading to broader health outcomes. Five areas of opportunity were identified, and recommendations to strengthen community engagement include capacity building, clearer communication and addressing power imbalances.
Authors
- Zeela Zaizay
- Georgina Zawolo
- Laura Dean (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4910-9707)
- Rosalind McCollum (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4982-1734)
- Caroline Parker
- Maisy Lopez Piggott
Institutions
- University of Liberia (LR)
- Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Research Involvement and Engagement
- Published
- 2025-03-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40900-025-00695-2
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.88
Funders
- National Institute for Health and Care Research
- British Association of Dermatologists