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Measuring community capacity: where do we go from here?

E A Baker1, C Teaser-Polk

  • 1St. Louis University, School of Public Health, MO 63108, USA. bakerpa@sluvca.slu.edu

Health Education & Behavior : the Official Publication of the Society for Public Health Education
|June 6, 1998
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Developing and measuring community capacity requires an ongoing, participatory process. This approach respects diverse perspectives and utilizes available resources to foster healthful community changes.

Area of Science:

  • Community Health
  • Public Health Research
  • Social Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Building on Goodman et al.'s work, this study addresses the articulation and measurement of community capacity dimensions.
  • Existing approaches may not fully capture the dynamic and multifaceted nature of community capacity.
  • The need for a process aligned with the goal of enhancing community capacity is highlighted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore and define key dimensions for measuring community capacity.
  • To emphasize the importance of a consistent and respectful process in assessing and intervening for community capacity building.
  • To advocate for a participatory approach that integrates community voices and resources.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual exploration and articulation of community capacity dimensions.

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  • Emphasis on a process that is cognizant of community history.
  • Advocacy for participatory methods involving community members and diverse stakeholders.

    • Main Results:

    • Identified areas for future exploration in measuring community capacity.
    • Stressed the necessity of an ongoing process for capacity assessment and development.
    • Highlighted the critical role of respecting multiple perspectives in enhancing community capacity.

    Conclusions:

    • The process of developing, assessing, and intervening to build community capacity must be participatory and respectful.
    • Integrating community history, diverse voices, and available resources is crucial for effective capacity building.
    • Continuous dialogue and adaptation are essential for enhancing community capacity to create healthful changes.