Project Details
YOURVOICE-TB: A mixed methods, arts-based feasibility project on experiences of TB treatment
Prof. Dr. Melanie Böckmann (Projektleitung);
Lira Ramadani;
Leonie Mac Fehr;
Dr. Alexandre Pereira Santos (Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München);
Dr. Ghanshyam Gautam (HERD Int. Nepal);
Dr. Sushil Baral (HERD Int. Nepal)
Description
GLOHRA Team Lead(s): Prof. Dr. Melanie Böckmann, Universität Bremen & Dr. Alexandre Pereira Santos, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
International and/or Cross-sector Team Lead(s): Dr. Ghanshyam Gautam & Dr. Sushil Baral, HERD International Nepal
This pilot project examines the lived experience of tuberculosis (TB) treatment using a Nepali case study to better understand the socio-environmental determinants of a “good” treatment for individuals. In Nepal, as in many other countries, a substantial share of individuals with TB do not seek care or complete treatment. To explore why, the team will test whether an arts-based approach combined with participatory GIS (PGIS) is an acceptable and feasible way to gather relevant data on treatment-adherence behavior. Findings can inform care providers on options to address contextual factors when designing care pathways to ensure the best opportunities for treatment adherence.