Advancing Coalition Health Equity Capacity Using a Three-Dimensional Framework
Purpose: We examined coalition health equity capacity using a three-dimensional conceptual framework in a 3-year study (2011?2014) of 28 local coalitions engaged in health promotion. Methods: Coalition health equity capacity was defined according to (1) conceptual foundations, (2) collective action...
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Mary Ann Liebert
2019-04-01
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| author | Paula Tran Inzeo Brian D. Christens Amy Hilgendorf Allison Sambo |
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| description | Purpose: We examined coalition health equity capacity using a three-dimensional conceptual framework in a 3-year study (2011?2014) of 28 local coalitions engaged in health promotion.
Methods: Coalition health equity capacity was defined according to (1) conceptual foundations, (2) collective action and impact, and (3) civic orientation. This framework was used to qualitatively assess progress in capacity building efforts at two time points. Coalition materials and archival documents were analyzed qualitatively for indications of each dimension of coalition health equity capacity.
Results: The overall cohort of coalitions was initially determined to be near mid-range in conceptual foundations, above mid-range on collective impact, and below mid-range on civic orientation. As part of ongoing training and technical assistance, coalitions were offered examples of high coalition health equity capacity in each dimension. At time point two, growth in health equity capacity was observed in a majority of coalitions.
Conclusions: These findings indicate that a multidimensional approach to coalition health equity capacity can be useful for both analysis and practical purposes of community capacity building, which may, in turn, produce long-term gains in health equity. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d7375f86c83c4e37bd5adf8d413d5fb42024-01-09T04:14:10ZengMary Ann LiebertHealth Equity2473-12422019-04-013116917610.1089/HEQ.2018.0063Advancing Coalition Health Equity Capacity Using a Three-Dimensional FrameworkPaula Tran InzeoBrian D. ChristensAmy HilgendorfAllison SamboPurpose: We examined coalition health equity capacity using a three-dimensional conceptual framework in a 3-year study (2011?2014) of 28 local coalitions engaged in health promotion. Methods: Coalition health equity capacity was defined according to (1) conceptual foundations, (2) collective action and impact, and (3) civic orientation. This framework was used to qualitatively assess progress in capacity building efforts at two time points. Coalition materials and archival documents were analyzed qualitatively for indications of each dimension of coalition health equity capacity. Results: The overall cohort of coalitions was initially determined to be near mid-range in conceptual foundations, above mid-range on collective impact, and below mid-range on civic orientation. As part of ongoing training and technical assistance, coalitions were offered examples of high coalition health equity capacity in each dimension. At time point two, growth in health equity capacity was observed in a majority of coalitions. Conclusions: These findings indicate that a multidimensional approach to coalition health equity capacity can be useful for both analysis and practical purposes of community capacity building, which may, in turn, produce long-term gains in health equity.https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2018.0063capacity buildinghealth planninghealth promotionpublic health practicehealth equity practicesocioeconomic factors |
| spellingShingle | Paula Tran Inzeo Brian D. Christens Amy Hilgendorf Allison Sambo Advancing Coalition Health Equity Capacity Using a Three-Dimensional Framework Health Equity capacity building health planning health promotion public health practice health equity practice socioeconomic factors |
| title | Advancing Coalition Health Equity Capacity Using a Three-Dimensional Framework |
| title_full | Advancing Coalition Health Equity Capacity Using a Three-Dimensional Framework |
| title_fullStr | Advancing Coalition Health Equity Capacity Using a Three-Dimensional Framework |
| title_full_unstemmed | Advancing Coalition Health Equity Capacity Using a Three-Dimensional Framework |
| title_short | Advancing Coalition Health Equity Capacity Using a Three-Dimensional Framework |
| title_sort | advancing coalition health equity capacity using a three dimensional framework |
| topic | capacity building health planning health promotion public health practice health equity practice socioeconomic factors |
| url | https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2018.0063 |
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