iCHORDS | Developing drama to promote screening for FGS in Malawi, Tanzania and Zambia

17 Nov 2022 10-11am EST; 3-4pm GMT
virtual event

In three African countries, in 2020 to 2022, a multi-country study on Female Genital Schistosomiasis (FGS) carried out formative research, trained drama groups to raise awareness for FGS screening; conducted FGS screening for 6 to 8 weeks and developed a FGS manual for drama groups. The presentation will present: the study team and design;  formative research findings; the intervention (drama, FGS screening and evaluation); the screening uptake and diagnostic results; FGS stigma data; and the FGS manual for drama groups.

This Knowledge Exchange Café session will feature a presentation by Prof Virginia Bond, PhD, MA (Hons), LSHTM / University of Zambia; live discussion, and Q&A section. 

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Female Genital Schistosomiasis