Drawing and interpreting data: Children's impressions of onchocerciasis and community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in four onchocerciasis endemic countries in Africa

Drawing and interpreting data: Children's impressions of onchocerciasis and community-directed treatment with ivermectin (CDTI) in four onchocerciasis endemic countries in Africa

Although the depiction of a child leading a blind man is the most enduring image of onchocerciasis in Africa, research activities have hardly involved children. This paper aims at giving voice to children through drawings and their interpretation. The study was conducted in 2009 in Cameroon, Democra...

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Main Authors: Mary Amuyunzu-Nyamongo, Yolande Flore Longang Tchounkeu, Rahel Akumu Oyugi, Asaph Turinde Kabali, Joseph C. Okeibunor, Cele Manianga, Uche V. Amazigo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2011-05-01
Series:International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
Subjects:
Onchocerciasis
community-directed treatment
ivermectin
children
drawings
Africa
Online Access:http://www.ijqhw.net/index.php/qhw/article/view/5918/8513

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