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. 2011 Nov;12(6):900-11.
doi: 10.1177/1524839909359156. Epub 2011 Aug 26.

A community-based participatory planning process and multilevel intervention design: toward eliminating cardiovascular health inequities

Amy J Schulz  1 , Barbara A Israel, Chris M Coombe, Causandra Gaines, Angela G Reyes, Zachary Rowe, Sharon L Sand, Larkin L Strong, Sheryl Weir
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A community-based participatory planning process and multilevel intervention design: toward eliminating cardiovascular health inequities

Amy J Schulz et al. Health Promot Pract. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

The elimination of persistent health inequities requires the engagement of multiple perspectives, resources, and skills. Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is one approach to developing action strategies that promote health equity by addressing contextual as well as individual-level factors, and that can contribute to addressing more fundamental factors linked to health inequity. Yet many questions remain about how to implement participatory processes that engage local insights and expertise, are informed by the existing public health knowledge base, and build support across multiple sectors to implement solutions. This article describes a CBPR approach used to conduct a community assessment and action planning process, culminating in development of a multilevel intervention to address inequalities in cardiovascular disease in Detroit, Michigan. The authors consider implications for future efforts to engage communities in developing strategies toward eliminating health inequities.

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Phases of the HEP-CATCH Community Assessment and Community Action Planning Process
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