Implementing Community Engagement in Nigeria: Addressing Constraints and Maximizing Opportunities
Akinyemi, O, Adebayo, A, Bassey, C, Nwaiwu, C, Oyebowale, O, Kalbarczyk, A, Nomhwange, T, Alonge, O, Owoaje, E
Published: 12/16/2020
Country: Nigeria
- Community engagement has been widely accepted as a tool to foster communities’ participation in health promotion activities, increase acceptance to health interventions and promote sustainability of the program.
- The implementing organization’s planning process and the convictions held by the communities are crucial factors to be considered for a successful community engagement activity.
- The funding process of the health intervention is a major constraint to be considered while implementing community engagement activities.
- Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research is a valuable instrument for evaluating implementation of health intervention strategies.
- Ensuring that community engagement implementers address these highlighted issues early on will ultimately increase the chances of success of the strategy.
