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Evaluating a Community-Based Walking Program: A Mixed-Methods Assessment of Community Capacity.

Lindsay Spitz¹, Roy Valenzuela², Jennifer J Salinas²

¹L. Frederick Francis Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA.

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Summary

The Border Coalition for Fitness walking challenges effectively built community capacity for physical activity. However, improving membership recruitment and retention is key for future success.

Keywords:

community health community-based participatory research program evaluation steps

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Community Health Interventions
Program Evaluation

Background:

The Border Coalition for Fitness (BCF) partnership in El Paso, Texas, aims to increase physical activity through walking challenges.
A mixed-methods evaluation was conducted to assess the BCF's capacity-building efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of the BCF's walking challenge campaign in enhancing community capacity for physical activity.
To identify areas for improvement in the BCF's program structure and community engagement.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach using questionnaires and semistructured interviews.
Quantitative data collected from 102 participants assessing leadership, resources, and commitment (LRC) constructs.
Qualitative data gathered from 8 BCF members and former participants.

Main Results:

High ratings were observed across leadership, resources, and commitment (LRC) constructs.
BCF members reported higher LRC ratings than team captains.
Qualitative findings indicated effective leadership and resources but highlighted needs in membership recruitment and retention.

Conclusions:

The BCF program demonstrates success in building community capacity for physical activity.
Enhancing membership diversity and improving recruitment/retention strategies are recommended for program sustainability.
The BCF effectively drives sustainable action but can benefit from broader community involvement.