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A conceptual model of community capacity development for health promotion in the Alberta Heart Health Project
Rudolph H Dressendorfer1, Kim Raine, Ronald J Dyck
1Centre for Health Promotion Studies, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
Purpose:
The objective of this study was to derive a conceptual model of community capacity development for health promotion based on the 5-year demonstration phase of the Alberta Heart Health Project.
Method:
Community actions associated with successful implementation and uptake of initiatives in four diverse target sites were identified by case study evaluation.
Results:
Thirteen common elements of capacity development were found across the projects and categorized to define three primary dimensions of the process: (a) leadership that provided a driving force for implementation, (b) policy making that ensured diffusion and sustainability, and (c) use of local community resources and infrastructure. A conceptual model was constructed using these 3 dimensions and their interactions.
Conclusion:
Effective implementation of community health initiatives to promote heart health can be conceptualized as the involvement of local leadership, policy advocacy, and enhancement of existing infrastructure. The model highlights building these dimensions of community capacity development for health promotion.
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