tb samvaad(am)
Breaking the silence: Generating citizen dialogues on TB stigma through applied theatre
TB Samvaadam is an innovative implementation research which focuses on implementing innovative, community-centred approaches for generating dialogue and awareness to address TB stigma among tribal, rural, and urban populations using a participatory tool called applied theatre- a tool that uses life stories, which a group of citizen actors enacts. A citizen actor can be anyone and need not be a professional performer, but trained in applied theatre to encourage open dialogue on sensitive issues such as stigma and access to health services.
The project is supported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in collaboration with the Institute of Public Health (IPH), Bengaluru, and TB Survivors-Led Networks.
recent updates
KAP baseline survey in Jharkhand and Bihar
Community engagement activities
Phase 1 training on image theatre
Phase 1 training on image theatre
Community level X-Ray screening
Capacity building workshop on applied theatre
Phase 1 training on image theatre
Capacity building workshop on applied theatre
Capacity building workshop on applied theatre
Capacity building workshop on applied theatre
PROJECT objectives
Co-develop and implement applied theatre models with TB survivors, health workers, and NTEP staff
Evaluate the impact of applied theatre models on stigma reduction and uptake of TB care services in urban, rural, and tribal communities
Evaluate the impact of applied theatre models on stigma reduction and uptake of TB care services in urban, rural, and tribal communities
Evaluate the impact of applied theatre models on stigma reduction and uptake of TB care services in urban, rural, and tribal communities
Evaluate the impact of applied theatre models on stigma reduction and uptake of TB care services in urban, rural, and tribal communities
Evaluate the impact of applied theatre models on stigma reduction and uptake of TB care services in urban, rural, and tribal communities
key activities
Formative phase
Implementation phase
1. Conducting a situational analysis using both qualitative and quantitative methods to understand the perspectives of key stakeholders on understanding TB-related stigma and existing measures to address it
2. Providing extensive training in applied theatre.
Implementation phase
Implementation phase
1. Applied theatre and embodiment-based intervention models will be co-developed, piloted, and iteratively refined in collaboration with TB Champions, frontline health workers, and NTEP staff
2. Implementation across selected community and health-facility settings to address TB-related stigma through participatory dialogue and engagement
Evaluation phase
Evaluation phase
1. Assess the feasibility, acceptability, and key implementation outcomes of the applied theatre interventions across urban, rural, and tribal contexts, using mixed-methods approaches
2. Generate implementation evidence to inform scalability and potential integration within the National TB Elimination Programme