Communication in participatory approaches to health care

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2005
Country:
Ghana
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Tolhurst, R.

Abstract

Involving district-level health workers in participatory approaches at community level improves their communication skills and validates community knowledge. This is critical as differences in culture and power relationships between health workers and their clients can act as barriers to effective and sustainable health development.

Citation

Tolhurst, R. Communication in participatory approaches to health care. (2005)

Communication in participatory approaches to health care

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Published 1 January 2005
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