Participatory theatre and tuberculosis: a feasibility study with South African health care workers
The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2017•ingentaconnect.com
SETTING: Health care workers (HCWs) in South Africa have a risk of acquiring tuberculosis
(TB) that is twice that of the general population. Nonetheless, adherence to infection control
and TB disclosure requirements remain problematic. OBJECTIVE: To gain insight into the
feasibility of an educational participatory theatre intervention to reduce the risk of
occupational TB. DESIGN: An intervention using participatory theatre was developed
progressively over six consecutive sessions with different groups of HCWs, totalling 83 …
(TB) that is twice that of the general population. Nonetheless, adherence to infection control
and TB disclosure requirements remain problematic. OBJECTIVE: To gain insight into the
feasibility of an educational participatory theatre intervention to reduce the risk of
occupational TB. DESIGN: An intervention using participatory theatre was developed
progressively over six consecutive sessions with different groups of HCWs, totalling 83 …
SETTING
Health care workers (HCWs) in South Africa have a risk of acquiring tuberculosis (TB) that is twice that of the general population. Nonetheless, adherence to infection control and TB disclosure requirements remain problematic.
OBJECTIVE
To gain insight into the feasibility of an educational participatory theatre intervention to reduce the risk of occupational TB.
DESIGN
An intervention using participatory theatre was developed progressively over six consecutive sessions with different groups of HCWs, totalling 83 participants. Videos of the sessions, field notes, observations, interviews and a post-experience survey were analysed to ascertain feasibility.
RESULTS
The intervention was acceptable to participants, met a defined demand, proved adaptable to the target group and was practical if done during working hours or if integrated into already existing training sessions. The theatre work shed light on where to focus educational interventions. Preliminary efficacy outcomes included strengthened social cohesion via group work and reports of subsequent greater vigilance regarding occupational TB.
CONCLUSION
Participatory theatre techniques may offer a useful, culturally appropriate supplement to existing educational approaches to the prevention and management of occupational TB. Given the limitations in resources and our assessment of feasibility, training existing health care educators in such techniques would be a promising next step.
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