Role of Grassroots Public Health Leadership in Bedouin Society in Israel in Reducing Health Disparities

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Table 1 Themes and Sub-Themes According to the Socio-Ecological Model

Themes	Level	Sub-themes
The development of leadership in health	Micro (personal)	1. Self-perception/self-image as leaders 2. “Me in the mirror”
	Micro (intrapersonal)	1. The causes of leadership growth
	Meso	1. Leaving the village versus staying
Motivating/encouraging factors for activity in the community	Micro (personal)	1. Perceptions of the doctor’s role and professional ethics 2. Desire to make a difference and sense of mission
	Micro (intrapersonal)	1. Personal and professional experiences
	Meso	1. Responsibility, commitment, and belonging to the community 2. Cultural understanding 3. Health disparities
Barriers/challenges in leading projects in the community	Micro (personal)	1. Lack of time and stress
	Meso	1. Barriers related to Bedouin culture 2. Social/ community barriers 3. Cultural and gender barriers
	Macro	1. Health disparities and inequality 2. Policy