Abstract
The purpose of this article is to illustrate how a framework that links equity and empowerment to improved health outcomes for those who live in poverty can be a useful tool for planning and managing health programmes. Using the work of Amartya Sen, Susan Rifkin has developed a framework described in the acronym CHOICE. The article applies the framework to two case studies from Kenya seeking to reduce the disease burdens of malaria and HIV/AIDS. The article examines how the process of pursuing equity and empowerment either supports the positive health outcomes identified as objectives and/or strengthens these outcomes.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 517-530 |
Number of pages | 14 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Community participation
- Empowerment
- Health equity
- Kenya
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Applied Psychology