Local Partner Health Services (LPHS) Karamoja: Gender, Youth & Social Inclusion Assessment

This assessment explored gender, youth, and social inclusion dynamics in health service delivery in Karamoja, Uganda, aiming to provide actionable insights for improving service accessibility and equity.

My Role & Contributions

• Co-authored the inception report and presentation briefings for client, aligning study objectives with program needs.
• Planning and Logistics for Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) to capture qualitative insights from diverse community groups.
• Recruited and trained research assistants, ensuring effective and accurate data collection processes.
• Oversaw the data collection and quality control process, maintaining high standards of research integrity.
• Conducted thematic analysis of qualitative data using NVivo to identify key barriers and facilitators to accessing health services.
• Contributed to drafting sections of the final report, ensuring clear presentation of findings and recommendations.
• Organized dissemination materials and supported stakeholder briefings to communicate key findings effectively.

Key Achievements

• Delivered evidence-based recommendations for improving gender and youth integration into health programs.
• Enhanced the LPHS gender and social inclusion strategy with data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
• Informed program adaptation to ensure services are more inclusive and accessible to marginalized groups, particularly in the Karamoja region.

Tools & Methods Used

• Data Analysis: NVivo for qualitative coding and analysis
• Techniques: Thematic Analysis, Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews