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. 2018 Dec 5;15(12):2746. doi: 10.3390/ijerph15122746

Table 2.

Outcomes of theory of change workshop.

Barrier Outcome Proposed Interventions
1 Fear and uncertainty about the referral hospital Reduced fear about hospital Peer support/counseling
Information about hospital procedures communicated effectively during outreach
2 Procedural problems within the camps leading to lack of understanding about the referral Sufficient information about referral Information provided through:
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    Peer support/counseling

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    Village health committees

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    Videos about the referral process

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    Text message reminders

3 Low awareness and understanding of hearing loss/hearing loss is not prioritised Improved awareness and understanding about ear and hearing health; hearing loss is prioritised Ear/hearing day advocacy event
Education of “gatekeepers” in the community (e.g., community leaders)
4 Distance to the hospital Service available closer to the community Expand outreach camps in the community
5 Lack and cost of transport Transport is available Group transport provided with community escort