Interactive community-based theatre to address social barriers to accessing reproductive health services in patriarchal societies
The case of Jordan
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15098187 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Zeinab El‐Dirani (0000-0002-3610-3816, American University of Beirut), Zeinab El-Dirani, Chaza Akik (0000-0002-0654-8750, American University of Beirut), Lina Attel (King Hussein Foundation), Rania Kamhawi (King Hussein Foundation), Muhannad Nawafleh (King Hussein Foundation), Aida A Essaid (0000-0003-1735-991X, Information and Research Center, King Hussein Foundation, Amman, Jordan), J Dejong (0000-0001-7262-9033, American University of Beirut, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 176-191 |
| Publication date | 2023-02-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Culture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13691058.2022.2029572 |
| PMID | 35156538 |
| OpenAlex | W4211071609 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 29 |
Interactive community-based theatre is used to engage with audience members and allow for free exchange of ideas relevant to context. It aims to bring about a new understanding of an issue while challenging people's attitudes and perceptions. Its application within the field of sexual and reproductive health has been limited, particularly in low and middle-income contexts. This paper presents the rationale for a research-arts partnership in Jordan and describes the process and some lessons learned from the development and country-wide performances of a research-informed interactive play. The play, Mish 'Ayb (Not a Shame) was designed to address social barriers to accessing sexual and reproductive services in a patriarchal society. The sensitive portrayal by Jordanian actors of real-life scenarios pertaining to specific health issues encouraged identification of the audience with the actors, thereby building trust. This process helped to uncover cultural norms that facilitate and impede people's access to health services and information. Qualitative research designs that incorporate interactive theatre present a strong potential avenue to explore sensitive topics related to sexuality, particularly in patriarchal contexts
Context (archaeology · General partnership · Geography · Human sexuality · Political science · Population · Public relations · Qualitative research · Reproductive health · Social science · Sociology · Art Therapy and Mental Health · Gender Studies · Participatory Visual Research Methods · Theatre and Performance Studies
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| Citations per year | 1 |
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| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Highly cited | No |