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  • Participatory Action Research on Performance of HIV/AIDS Community Health Projects
     
    ►Ojall Grace Odawa (Corresponding Author)
     graceojal@gmail.com
         https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8278-3750  
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    ►Charles Mallans Rambo
     crambo@uonbi.ac.ke 
     https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9045-4261   

    ►Lillian Otieno Omutoko
     joyce.lillian@uonbi.ac.ke 
     https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0823-084X

    ►Salome Wambui Richu  
     salomerichu@uonbi.ac.ke 
    https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4479-7529

    Received: 27 May,2025
    Final Revision:01 July,2025
    Accepted: 6 Nov,2025
    Published: 13 Dec, 2025
     
    Abstract
    Despite significant investments in HIV/AIDS community health interventions across sub-Saharan Africa, many projects continue to struggle with sustainability, effectiveness, and community ownership. In Kenya’s Kisumu County where HIV prevalence remains well above the national average the performance of such projects demands urgent attention. This study examined the influence of Participatory Action Research (PAR) on the performance of HIV/AIDS community health projects in Kisumu County, Kenya. Focusing on projects implemented by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), it investigated how PAR, along with participatory decision-making and participatory negotiations, impacted project outcomes. The research utilized a pragmatic paradigm, integrating both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, with descriptive survey and correlational designs. The study targeted 30,118 individuals, including project managers, monitoring and evaluation officers, and beneficiaries, with a final sample size of 379. Data analysis involved thematic exploration of interviews and documents, combined with statistical models such as linear regression and Pearson’s correlation. The results indicated a significant relationship between PAR and project performance, with a p-value of < .001, leading to the rejection of the null hypothesis. The findings suggested that PAR played a critical role in enhancing the effectiveness of HIV/AIDS community health projects, providing actionable insights for project managers and stakeholders. The study also recommended further research in different counties to explore additional factors influencing project performance through participatory approaches.
    Keywords:Community Health Projects, Participatory Action Research, Performance
     

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