Dialogue drama on adolescent pregnancy in a marginalised migrant population on the Thailand-Myanmar border
A community-driven approach that included young people led to the creation of a dialogue-drama focused on teenage pregnancy, birth control, and options for unexpected pregnancies. This method encouraged conversations about often-sensitive topics and could be beneficial in other global health contexts as well.
Communities where topics like teenage pregnancy and safe abortion are considered taboo might find value in receiving information and education that aligns with their cultural context. The Community Engagement team, headed by Saw San Soe and Ladda Kajeechiwa, used a participatory-action approach to gain insights from community members about teenage pregnancy, contraception, and options available for unintended pregnancies. The information collected helped shape a dialogue-drama designed for undocumented migrants living along the Thailand-Myanmar border, presented in both Burmese and Karen languages. This performance facilitated conversations around subjects that are often kept quiet in these communities. This ethnographic approach could be beneficial in similar health scenarios around the world.
Check out the article titled "Involving the Community to Create a Dialogue-Drama about Teen Pregnancy in a Disadvantaged Migrant Community on the Thailand-Myanmar Border: An Ethnographic Approach to Participatory Action Research."
