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Lessons from the MAPP demonstration sites.

Nancy C Pullen1, Vaughn M Upshaw, Cheryll D Lesneski

  • 1Highway Safety Research Center, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27599-3430, USA. pullen@hsrc.unc.edu

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
|August 17, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) implementation was most successful with health director buy-in and dedicated coordination. The MAPP website offered no advantage over printed materials.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Community Health

Background:

  • The Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) model is a framework for community health improvement.
  • Evaluating the implementation of MAPP is crucial for understanding its effectiveness in diverse public health settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation of the MAPP model in nine local public health agencies.
  • To identify factors influencing the successful adoption and utilization of MAPP.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative data collection through telephone interviews and focus groups.
  • Document analysis of MAPP implementation processes.
  • Assignment of activity levels for MAPP implementation themes across demonstration sites.

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Main Results:

  • High levels of partnership development were associated with health director buy-in and full-time MAPP coordination.
  • The MAPP website did not demonstrate a significant advantage over printed MAPP materials.
  • Crosscutting themes emerged from demonstration sites, training programs, and website user data.

Conclusions:

  • Health director support and dedicated MAPP coordination are key drivers of successful partnership development.
  • Further research into situational and contextual factors influencing MAPP implementation is recommended.
  • The current MAPP website requires enhancement to provide added value over traditional resources.