Youth as Change Agents
2015
This case study describes the efforts of Thriveni S. Beerenahally to advocate on behalf of local youth of Kadugondanahalli (KG Halli), a neighborhood within the urban slums of Bangalore, India, to improve their living circumstances. KG Halli is home to 44,500 people, many of whom suffer from chronic health conditions, and its health care system is fragmented and low-quality. Dr. Thriveni strove to decrease this fragmentation and increase quality of care, as well as strengthen the relationships between slum residents and health care providers. She and her colleagues specifically targeted youth with public health education efforts like rallies, street plays, and workshops, recognizing the “dynamic role” played by young people in the successful transfer of public health knowledge to the public.
This case includes guidance for instructors, including learning objectives and discussion questions. This case is part of a 13-case collection written by students in the inaugural MPH class of the Schulich Interfaculty Program in Public Health at Western University, Canada. The cases may be copied and used free of charge without permission for any educational uses by an accredited educational institution.
Source:
Paulson J, Thriveni BS, Sibbald SL. Youth as Change Agents. Western Public Health Casebook. Public Health Casebook Publishing 2015. https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/publichealth/cases/Casebook2015.html.