Health programmes for the disadvantaged

Author(s)
Ratnaike, R
Goh, W M H
Editor(s)
Eade, Deborah
Publication date
1992-11-01
Subject
Approach and methodology
Health
Keywords
Development methods
Health systems
Development in Practice Journal
DiP

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Publisher(s)
Oxfam GB
Routledge
Journal
Development in Practice
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/10546/130111
DOI
10.1080/096145249200078021
Document type
Journal article
Language
English
Description
The implementation of health programmes by external health professionals ('givers') in disadvantaged communities ('receivers') faces a variety of interactional barriers, some of which can be appreciated within the framework of the doctor-patient relationship. This article identifies the problems of cultural dissonance, unrealistic expectations, hostility, and non-cooperation that sometimes arise within the giver-receiver relationship, and outlines strategies to deal with them. The recognition and resolution of these issues are important to ensure the success of health programmes.<p>This article is hosted by our co-publisher Taylor & Francis.</p>
Pages
8
ISSN
0961-4524
EISSN
1364-9213
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