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Evaluating a statewide partnership for reducing risks for chronic diseases

A Paine-Andrews1, K J Harris, S B Fawcett

  • 1Work Group on Health Promotion and Community Development, University of Kansas, Lawrence 66045, USA.

Journal of Community Health
|November 14, 1997
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Kansas LEAN, a chronic disease risk reduction partnership, successfully facilitated community and systems changes through dietary and exercise modification. The evaluation highlights its effectiveness in health promotion and creating supportive environments.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Chronic Disease Prevention

Background:

  • Chronic diseases pose significant public health risks.
  • Statewide partnerships are crucial for comprehensive health promotion.
  • Dietary and exercise modifications are key strategies for risk reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the process and outcomes of the Kansas LEAN (Linking Health and Environment Action Network) partnership.
  • To assess constituent importance and satisfaction with the partnership.
  • To determine if partnership efforts facilitated community or systems changes aligned with its mission.

Main Methods:

  • A case study design was employed for evaluation.
  • Data collection utilized a monitoring and feedback system, constituent surveys, and semistructured interviews.

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  • Evaluation focused on five key questions regarding partnership process and outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Kansas LEAN is a robust statewide partnership with broad representation.
    • The program is comprehensive, implementing multiple components across various settings.
    • Significant community and systems changes were facilitated by Kansas LEAN efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Kansas LEAN demonstrates success as a statewide partnership in health promotion.
    • The partnership effectively facilitates community and systems changes to reduce chronic disease risks.
    • Evaluating complex health promotion partnerships presents unique challenges.