PURPOSE: To understand factors that build youth leadership through the Healthy Eating, Active Communities Program. METHODS: In Fall 2007, six focus groups were conducted with 36 youth. RESULTS: Leadership capacity was facilitated through teamwork, community assessments, and policy work. CONCLUSION: Youth gained leadership confidence while successfully advocating for community-level change.
PURPOSE: To understand factors that build youth leadership through the Healthy Eating, Active Communities Program. METHODS: In Fall 2007, six focus groups were conducted with 36 youth. RESULTS: Leadership capacity was facilitated through teamwork, community assessments, and policy work. CONCLUSION: Youth gained leadership confidence while successfully advocating for community-level change.
Authors: Mienah Z Sharif; Jeremiah R Garza; Brent A Langellier; Alice A Kuo; Deborah C Glik; Michael L Prelip; Alexander N Ortega Journal: Public Health Rep Date: 2015 Jul-Aug Impact factor: 2.792