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Implementing community-based prevention programming: a review of the literature
Sandra Stith1, Irene Pruitt, J E M E G Dees
1Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Virginia Tech, 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA, 22043, USA. sstith@vt.edu
The Journal of Primary Prevention
|October 20, 2006
Summary
Implementing community-based prevention programs requires community readiness, strong coalitions, tailored programming, and sustained resources. Adhering to these recommendations optimizes prevention efforts and effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Prevention Science
- Community Health
- Program Implementation
Background:
- Community-based prevention programs are vital for public health.
- Effective implementation strategies are crucial for program success.
- Literature synthesis is needed to identify best practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify consensually validated conclusions and recommendations for community-based prevention programming.
- To synthesize existing research and expert opinion in prevention science.
- To provide guidance for optimizing prevention efforts.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research and expert opinion.
- Identification of consensually validated conclusions.
- Extraction of general recommendations for program implementation.
Main Results:
- Community readiness is essential for program initiation.
- Development of effective community coalitions is critical.
- Programming must be tailored to the specific community context.
- Maintaining program fidelity is necessary for consistent outcomes.
- Adequate resources, training, technical assistance, and evaluation are required.
- Incorporating these recommendations optimizes prevention effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Successful community-based prevention relies on strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Tailored, well-supported programs with strong community partnerships yield optimal results.
- Adherence to identified best practices enhances the impact of prevention initiatives.
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