Strengthening the health system for a people-centred community orientation in South Africa. A formative study.
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LEAD:
Professor Inge Petersen -
CO-LEADS:
Associate Professor Andre Van Rensburg, Associate Professor Zamasomi Luvuno, Associate Professor Anna Voce, Professor Edwin Wouters, Dr Chris Desmond -
ADDITIONAL CRH STAFF INVOLVED IN THE PROJECT:
Dr Tasneem Kathree, Londiwe Mthethwa-Bhengu, Sanah Bucibo, One Selohilwe, Gcina Radebe -
TIMELINE:
Sept 2021 - August 2024 -
BUDGET:
£200 000 -
FUNDERS:
UK MRC -
COLLABORATORS:
Kings College London; University of Cape Town; KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
Description:
Guided by realist evaluation, this study examines the barriers, needs and opportunities for strengthening the key health system pillars (including multisectoral engagement) for a people-centred community orientation to care; and to co-design Initial Programme Theories (IPTs) for strengthening the key pillars of the health system for a people-centred community orientation.
PhD study are nested within grant:
Usangiphile Buthelezi: A realist approach- to develop an initial programme theory to optimize the role and functions of community health workers in service of a people-centred community health system.
Current Highlights/Updates:
Data has been collected and analysis is underway.
