The Contribution of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to Community Health Improvement in Idenau-Bibunde, Southwest Region of Cameroon
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Community Health, Health Interventions, Livelihood Improvement, Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos)Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of NGOs in enhancing the health condition of people in Idenau-Bibunde community in the South West Region of Cameroon, in the context of increasing community vulnerability. .Adopting the framework of Health Belief Model (HBM), Social Determinants of Health (SDH) and Partnership theory of development, this research was carried out using a mixed method approach. The primary and secondary data were collected using questionnaires, interviews, observation and document analysis respectively. The sampling technique employed in selecting the sample was a combination of stratified random and systematic sampling methods resulting in the selection of 394 respondents from the communities affected. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically. The research reveals that NGOs have made a huge contribution towards the improvement of community health and livelihood status and recommends better coordination among institutions and improved information flow for the better success of NGO activities.
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