학술논문
Recasting the Process of Participatory Communication through Freirean Praxis: The Case of the Comprehensive Rural Health Project in Jamkhed, India.
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Conference Paper
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*Communication
Rural health
Health promotion
Health
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Abstract
In the field of participatory communication, Freirean thinking has shown promise to advance both theory and praxis. By applying Freirean concepts of dialogic communication, problem-posing and empowerment, the present paper analyzes the case of a comprehensive rural health project (CRHP) in Jamkhed, India, which is looked upon by many as an exemplar of community-based health and development. This analysis is guided by one-and-a half months of intensive field work in Jamkhed and a dozen surrounding villages. This paper relies on observational data and 32 interviews with the participants who were either CRHP staff members or Jamkhed villagers actively involved in the community-based health project. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]