Michelle C Kegler1, Vicki Harris Wyatt. 1. Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA. mkegler@sph.emory.edu
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with successful neighborhood mobilization to prevent teen pregnancy using a positive youth development approach. METHODS: A multiple case study was conducted on 5 neighborhood partnerships using in-person interviews with key informants, observation of meetings, and review of existing documents. RESULTS: Competent staff, strong sense of community, support of key organizations, shared leadership, effective group process, and a perceived need for the initiative influenced level of mobilization. CONCLUSION: Organizing neighborhoods around teen pregnancy prevention, even using a youth development approach, is challenging but can be accomplished when the right constellation of factors is in place.
OBJECTIVE: To identify factors associated with successful neighborhood mobilization to prevent teen pregnancy using a positive youth development approach. METHODS: A multiple case study was conducted on 5 neighborhood partnerships using in-person interviews with key informants, observation of meetings, and review of existing documents. RESULTS: Competent staff, strong sense of community, support of key organizations, shared leadership, effective group process, and a perceived need for the initiative influenced level of mobilization. CONCLUSION: Organizing neighborhoods around teen pregnancy prevention, even using a youth development approach, is challenging but can be accomplished when the right constellation of factors is in place.
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