OBJECTIVE: To compile lessons learned from the Uniontown Community Health Project. METHODS: Lessons-learned information was gathered from project staff and community volunteers. RESULTS: Analysis led to the identification of 6 lessons: (a) Establish personal working relationships in communities; (b) find a local community coordinator to lead efforts; (c) be patient in implementing a community health advisor (CHA) model; (d) be flexible and emphasize simplicity when implementing community activities; (e) recognize that meeting research goals requires compromise; and (f) plan transfer of project activities to the community from the beginning. CONCLUSION: These lessons may benefit others implementing CHA programs.
OBJECTIVE: To compile lessons learned from the Uniontown Community Health Project. METHODS: Lessons-learned information was gathered from project staff and community volunteers. RESULTS: Analysis led to the identification of 6 lessons: (a) Establish personal working relationships in communities; (b) find a local community coordinator to lead efforts; (c) be patient in implementing a community health advisor (CHA) model; (d) be flexible and emphasize simplicity when implementing community activities; (e) recognize that meeting research goals requires compromise; and (f) plan transfer of project activities to the community from the beginning. CONCLUSION: These lessons may benefit others implementing CHA programs.
Authors: C E Cornell; M A Littleton; P G Greene; L Pulley; J N Brownstein; B K Sanderson; V G Stalker; D Matson-Koffman; B Struempler; J M Raczynski Journal: Health Educ Res Date: 2008-12-01
Authors: Antronette K Yancey; Shiriki K Kumanyika; Ninez A Ponce; William J McCarthy; Jonathan E Fielding; Joanne P Leslie; Jabar Akbar Journal: Prev Chronic Dis Date: 2003-12-15 Impact factor: 2.830