Shadow Puppets and Neglected Diseases (2): A Qualitative Evaluation of a Health Promotion Performance in Rural Indonesia

Courtney Williams, Donald E. Stewart, Dan Bendrups, Budi Laksono, Joko Susilo, Salvador Amaral, Johanna Kurscheid and Darren J. Gray
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Courtney Williams: Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre, Griffith University, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
Donald E. Stewart: Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre, Griffith University, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
Dan Bendrups: Graduate Research School, La Trobe University, Victoria 3083, Australia
Budi Laksono: Yayasan Wahana Bakti Sejatera Foundation (YWBS), Semarang 50183, Indonesia
Joko Susilo: Music Department, Theatre and Performing Arts, Otago University, Dunedin 9016, New Zealand
Salvador Amaral: Department of Global Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Johanna Kurscheid: Department of Global Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia
Darren J. Gray: Department of Global Health, Research School of Population Health, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia

IJERPH, 2018, vol. 15, issue 12, 1-12

Abstract: Performing arts used as a method of spreading health information dates back to the origins of storytelling. However, interventions in developing, non-Western countries typically utilize Western entertainment forms. This qualitative investigation assesses responses to an intervention designed around traditional Javanese shadow puppetry ( wayang kulit ). Semi-structured interviews provided in-depth responses from a sample (N = 12) of villagers. Responses analyzed both cross-case and within-case, focused on perceptions of the music and storyline, responses to the intervention, and the perceived appropriateness of wayang kulit for disseminating a health message. Wayang kulit was considered to be interesting and easy to remember, but concerns remained regarding the reliability of information provided through the drama. The fusion of traditional and modern music and story elements were perceived positively. Some participants were inspired to improve their hygiene practices, although the lack of motivation, or belief that they were unable to change was noted. The performance was generally received positively in terms of the nature of the intervention, the fusion of traditional and Western music and story elements, as well as the use of wayang kulit to spread health information. The study provides guidance for modifications to the production, prior to scaling up.

Keywords: soil-transmitted helminths; health promotion; shadow puppetry; knowledge and behaviours; Indonesia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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