03000nas a2200217   4500000000100000008004100001260001200042653001500054653001700069653001700086653002100103653004100124100001400165700001400179700001400193245013100207856008200338490001900420520231800439022002502757       2020                            d  bEmerald10atoxicology10aBiochemistry10aPharmacology10aGeneral Medicine10aCommunity-based rehabilitation (cbr)1 aShumba TW1 aHaufiku D1 aAmukugo H00aThe use of photovoice in evaluating a community-based rehabilitation (CBR) program: experiences from CBR volunteers in Namibia  uhttps://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/JHR-10-2019-0224/full/pdf0 vahead-of-print3 a<jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Purpose</jats:title><jats:p>Qualitative participatory methods are needed to measure the effectiveness of the community-based rehabilitation (CBR) program in Namibia. The study explored the experiences of CBR volunteers in evaluating CBR program in Namibia through the use of photovoice. Further the study assessed the strengths and limitations of utilizing photovoice method as an assessment tool for CBR evaluation.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Design/methodology/approach</jats:title><jats:p>The study employed a qualitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual design. Data was collected through the photovoice method. Two CBR sites and 16 participants who were CBR volunteers were purposively selected. Data was collected and analysis was conducted simultaneously utilizing the photovoice method and themes were determined using WHO CBR matrix.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Findings</jats:title><jats:p>Various experiences were elicited regarding participants' experiences in line with the five components of the CBR matrix. Most experiences were reported regarding the health component, and the education component had the least experiences reported. Methodological strength and weaknesses as well as implications for practice are revealed. Further research can explore the benefits of combining photovoice with other data collection methods.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Research limitations/implications</jats:title><jats:p>The use of purposive sampling in selecting both CBR sites and participants limited wider representation of CBR program sites and persons with all disabilities in Namibia, respectively.</jats:p></jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Originality/value</jats:title><jats:p>Sustainability of CBR programs depends on community ownership, empowerment and government funding. Photovoice is participatory and hence gives community ownership and empowerment. Evidence from photovoice can enable persons with disabilities to formulate action plans that can advocate their concerns with policymakers and justify more funding for CBR programs.</jats:p></jats:sec>  a0857-4421, 2586-940X