1. Evaluating community capacity to address obesity in the Dan River region: a case study.
- Author
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Motley M, Holmes A, Hill J, Plumb K, and Zoellner J
- Subjects
- Community-Based Participatory Research, Health Care Coalitions, Humans, Leadership, North Carolina, Organizational Case Studies, Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Virginia, Community Networks organization & administration, Obesity prevention & control
- Abstract
Objective: To qualitatively evaluate community capacity among an emerging coalition initiated to address complex regional obesity problems., Methods: Guided by dimensions of community capacity, this case study applies semistructured qualitative interviews among 12 key stakeholders engaged in the Dan River Partnership for a Healthy Community (DRPHC)., Results: In-depth qualitative data reveals important contextualized information related to community capacity dimensions such as participation, community power, resources, leadership, organizational structure, and partnership., Conclusion: Findings have provided critical direction for the continued development and sustainability of DRPHC efforts. Others could apply a similar evaluation to better understand factors that promote the development and maintenance of their coalitions.
- Published
- 2013
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