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Community health needs assessment with precede-proceed model: a mixed methods study.

Ying Li¹, Jia Cao, Hui Lin

¹Department of Social Medicine and Health Service Management, College of Military Preventive Medicine, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, PR China. lilyluck20032003@yahoo.com.cn

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Summary

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a major health concern in Chinese communities. Addressing smoking, poor diet, and inactivity requires considering individual beliefs, access to health promotion, and cultural factors for effective behavior change strategies.

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A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

A Novel Method for Involving Women of Color at High Risk for Preterm Birth in Research Priority Setting

Published on: January 12, 2018

Area of Science:

Community Health
Public Health Policy
Health Behavior Research

Background:

China's community health services have evolved significantly.
A community health needs assessment was conducted to optimize limited health resources.
The assessment aimed to identify community health issues and risk behavior determinants.

Purpose of the Study:

To understand community health problems and factors influencing risk behaviors.
To inform targeted health interventions within communities.
To provide a basis for effective resource allocation in health services.

Main Methods:

Utilized the precede-proceed model for comprehensive needs assessment.
Employed triangulation of data, methods, and researchers for robust data collection.
Conducted a community health needs assessment to identify priority health problems.

Main Results:

Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) identified as priority health problems.
Key risk factors for CVDs include smoking, physical inactivity, and unhealthy eating, especially among males with lower education.
Barriers to behavior change include limited knowledge, access to health promotion, and supportive policies; cultural factors also play a role.

Conclusions:

CVDs are recognized as primary health concerns by communities.
Future health programs must target smoking, physical inactivity, and unhealthy eating behaviors.
Behavior change interventions should address predisposing, enabling, and reinforcing factors, alongside strengthening policies, organization, and human resources.