Building Capacity to Increase Health Promotion Funding to American Indian Communities

Foundations and government agencies have historically played a critical role in supporting community-based health promotion programs. Increased access to health promotion funding may help address significant health issues existing within American Indian (AI) communities, such as childhood obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Understanding the capacity of AI communities to successfully apply for and receive funding may serve to increase resources for health promotion efforts within AI communities in Montana. This exploratory qualitative study completed 17 semistructured interviews across three AI reservations in the state of Montana. Dimensions of community capacity within the context of the funding application process and partnership with funding agencies were identified, including resources, leadership, community need, networks, and relationship with the funding agency. Dimensions of AI community capacity were then used to suggest capacity-building strategies for improved partnership between AI communities in Montana and the funding agencies.

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Health Promotion Efforts in Pennsylvania Schools

American Journal of Health Promotion ◽

10.4278/0890-1171-2.4.36 ◽

1988 ◽

Vol 2 (4) ◽

pp. 36-44 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Bethann Cinelli ◽

Mary Rose-Colley ◽

David M. Hayes

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Public Schools ◽

School Districts ◽

Public School Districts ◽

School Administrator ◽

Health Promotion Program ◽

After School ◽

Health Issues ◽

Health Promotion Programs ◽

Weight Reduction Programs

The purpose of this study was to investigate and describe health promotion efforts within Pennsylvania public schools. A questionnaire was designed which addressed the following areas: demographics, health issues and concerns, health promotion programming, and variables pertinent to describe districts without programs. The sample consisted of 275 superintendents of public school districts, 41 of which indicated the existence of a health promotion program in their district. Superintendents of districts with health promotion programs indicated the following: the most frequently offered programs were physical fitness activities, stress management and weight reduction; programs were most frequently offered during the after school hours; many programs were not open to family and community; and the administration of the programs was most frequently the responsibility of a school administrator. The remaining 234 school districts did not have health promotion programs. The reasons cited by the superintendents included limited financial resources, an uninterested faculty and staff, and lack of school board support.

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Multiplying Health Gains: the critical role of capacity-building within health promotion programs

Health Policy ◽

10.1016/s0168-8510(96)00847-0 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 39 (1) ◽

pp. 29-42 ◽

Cited By ~ 202

Author(s):

Penelope Hawe ◽

Michelle Noort ◽

Lesley King ◽

Christopher Jordens

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Capacity Building ◽

Critical Role ◽

Health Gains ◽

Health Promotion Programs

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Serving Those That Serve

Health Promotion Practice ◽

10.1177/1524839916678405 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (2) ◽

pp. 169-174 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Anna Torrens Armstrong

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Critical Role ◽

Health Indicators ◽

Armed Forces ◽

Health Issues ◽

Military Health ◽

Call To Action ◽

Challenges And Opportunities ◽

The U.S

Since 1986, health promotion has had a place within the U.S. Department of Defense. Emphasizing the leading health indicators of Healthy People, the role of health promotion has continued to support the U.S. Armed Forces in perhaps one of the most challenging decades of wartime operations. Serving a sizable population with both typical and mission-related health issues, health promotion plays a critical role in maintaining and improving health. The purpose of this article is to highlight military health promotion by offering insight into the day-to-day life of a “boots on the ground” military health educator, reviewing the challenges and opportunities of working with a unique population. A summary of a variety of military specific initiatives is provided. Additionally, the article highlights the barriers and benefits to military health promotion. Last, the article concludes with a call to action to consider the role of all health educators in serving those that serve.

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Designing Social Marketing Strategies to Increase African Americans' Access to Health Promotion Programs

Health & Social Work ◽

10.1093/hsw/28.3.214 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 28 (3) ◽

pp. 214-223 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

L. D. Icard ◽

J. N. Bourjolly ◽

N. Siddiqui

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

African Americans ◽

Social Marketing ◽

Marketing Strategies ◽

Access To Health ◽

Health Promotion Programs

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Mental Health Promotion as a Prevention and Healing Tool for Issues of Youth Suicide in Canadian Aboriginal Communities

First Peoples Child & Family Review: An Interdisciplinary Journal Honouring the Voices, Perspectives, and Knowledges of First Peoples ◽

10.7202/1069346ar ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 20-27 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Rachel L. Wortzman

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Protective Factor ◽

Mental Health Promotion ◽

Health Issues ◽

Aboriginal Communities ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Time Space ◽

Health Promotion Programs ◽

Forms Of Knowledge

This article discusses the appropriateness of using mental health promotion as a prevention and healing tool for Canadian Aboriginal youth dealing with issues of suicide. Strengths of mental health promotion in the context of this population include its emphasis on community-wide approaches, consideration of root causes of mental health issues, recognition of culture as a protective factor, and integration of diverse forms of knowledge. Limitations include an inadequate role for spirituality, lack of culturally-sensitive program evaluation, and emphasis on Western patterns of time, space, and communication. In response to this analysis, recommendations are proposed that could guide the development of future mental health promotion programs.

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Promoting Nutrition in Licensed Clubs: A Pilot Project

Australian Journal of Primary Health ◽

10.1071/py02036 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 8 (2) ◽

pp. 102

Author(s):

Danielle Weber ◽

Mathew Dick ◽

Li Ming Wen ◽

Sue Amanatidis

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Saturated Fat ◽

Pilot Project ◽

Health Issues ◽

Nutritional Knowledge ◽

Staff Members ◽

Health Promotion Programs ◽

Cooking Practices ◽

Financial Base ◽

Area Health

Are licensed clubs a suitable setting to promote nutrition to older (65 years and over) Australians? Licensed clubs are a popular and inexpensive place for older Australians to dine, but meals are often high in fat and low in fibre. Catering staff can also significantly influence customer's choice, but most have a limited knowledge of nutrition. The Health Promotion Unit of Central Sydney Area Health Service (CSAHS) worked with the catering staff of a licensed club to implement changes to serving and cooking practices and to increase awareness of nutrition. An audit tool assessed changes made. Staff members were interviewed regarding the program and changes in nutritional knowledge. Bistro patrons were also surveyed to assess awareness of the promotion. Changes in ingredients and serving practices resulted in a decrease in saturated fat and an increase in fibre in bistro foods. Staff, management and patrons responded positively to the changes. Eighty six percent of patrons thought the bistro should continue to offer healthy choices. This pilot project demonstrates that a licensed club can successfully promote nutrition to older patrons and staff. Although resource intensive, a personal, casual approach worked best. Licensed clubs are a promising setting for nutrition promotion initiatives. Clubs provide access to older people, have a good financial base to fund health promotion programs, and have extensive promotional opportunities to raise awareness of health issues to members and staff.

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Health Promotion Programs to Reduce Noncommunicable Diseases: A Call for Action in Kuwait

Healthcare ◽

10.3390/healthcare8030251 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 251 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ahmad Salman ◽

Eleni Tolma ◽

Sungsoo Chun ◽

Kennedy O. Sigodo ◽

Adel Al-Hunayan

Keyword(s):

Public Health ◽

Health Promotion ◽

Policy Development ◽

Ecological Model ◽

Noncommunicable Diseases ◽

Health Issues ◽

Planning Framework ◽

Health Promotion Programs ◽

Important Health ◽

Health Related

Most public health issues in Kuwait are related to unhealthy behaviours. Research shows that behaviours are the result not only exclusively of personal choices but also of myriads of other social and environmental factors. Kuwait is one of the leading countries in obesity and tobacco use in the world. Cardiovascular diseases stemming from complications related to these and other risk factors are important health issues based on their morbidity and mortality implications. These risks are spread across society and affect the old as well as young boys. The serious gaps between Kuwait’s health-related needs and the existing policies to reduce public health risks in Kuwait create a significant obstacle to healthy behaviour change. Kuwait requires adequate laws, policies, regulations, activities, and programs to promote people’s health. The Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) has been used successfully in health promotion in various behavioural settings, including obesity, physical inactivity, and smoking. We propose the use of SEM as a planning framework in building sustainable health promotion programs in Kuwait while paying attention to other concepts such as systems thinking, authentic community participation, community capacity, policy development, public health infrastructure enhancement, health coaching, and equity.

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Community Capacity Building: A Parallel Track for Health Promotion Programs

Can J Public Health ◽

10.1007/bf03404996 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 93 (3) ◽

pp. 181-182 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

Ronald Labonte ◽

Georgia Bell Woodard ◽

Karen Chad ◽

Glenn Laverack

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Capacity Building ◽

Community Capacity ◽

Community Capacity Building ◽

Parallel Track ◽

Health Promotion Programs

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S4AC Case Study: Enhancing Underserved Seniors’ Access to Health Promotion Programs

Canadian Journal on Aging / La Revue canadienne du vieillissement ◽

10.1017/s0714980815000586 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 35 (1) ◽

pp. 89-102 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Sharon Koehn ◽

Sanzida Habib ◽

Syeda Bukhari

Keyword(s):

Health Promotion ◽

Promotion De La Santé ◽

Personnes Âgées ◽

Access To Health ◽

Health Promotion Programs ◽

Groupes De Discussion

RÉSUMÉLes Services de soutien pour les aînés projet communautaire sud-asiatique (SSAPCSA) ont été développé en réponse à la sous-utilisation des loisirs disponibles et des installations pour les aînés par des aînés sud-asiatiques qui étaient particulièrement nombreux dans une banlieue en Colombie-Britannique. Abordant ce problème a nécessité la collaboration de la municipalité et un organisme enregistré à but non-lucratif offrant un large éventail de services et de programmes aux communautés immigrantes et réfugiées. Grâce à la sensibilisation créative et l’hébergement, le projet a engagé plus de 100 personnes âgées qui parlent panjabi chaque année à diverses activités impliquant l’exercice. Les méthodes de recherche ont porté sur l’étude de cas avec le personnel et les participants actuels et anciens cadres de SSAPCSA comprennent l’observation participante, entretiens individuels, et des groupes de discussion. Les conclusions, vues à travers le prisme d'interprétation critique de la “cadre de la candidature,” révèlent les multiples façons dans lesquelles l’accès à la promotion de la santé et l’activité physique pour les immigrants plus âgés est un processus complexe et itératif de négociation à plusieurs niveaux.

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