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Using Mixed Methods to Measure the Perception of Community Capacity in an Academic–Community Partnership for a Walking Intervention
Health Promotion Practice
  • Charkarra Anderson-Lewis, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Diana Cuy Castellanos, University of Dayton
  • Arnecca Byrd, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Karen Zynda, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Alicia Sample, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Vickie Blakely Reed, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Mary Beard, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Latessa Minor, University of Southern Mississippi
  • Kathleen Yadrick, University of Southern Mississippi
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2012
Abstract

H.U.B. City Steps is a 5-year community-based participatory research walking intervention designed to help lower blood pressure in a majority African American population in southern Mississippi via community collaboration and capacity building, increased walking, culturally tailored health education sessions, and motivational interviewing. Building community capacity for physical activity is a key component of this intervention. Qualitative and quantitative methods have been used to assess how project stakeholders perceive the community capacity-building efforts of the project. This article illustrates the baseline results of this mixed methods approach from the perspective of three groups of stakeholders: project researchers and staff, community advisory board, and intervention walking coaches. Eight constructs were examined, including leadership, resources, external networking, visibility and recognition, personnel sustainability, ability and commitment to organize, communication with community members, and relationships with influential others. Quantitative results indicated significant differences among stakeholder groups for project leadership and personnel sustainability. Qualitative perspectives provided an opportunity to examine possible reasons for these differences. Overall findings provide direction related to improving intervention outcomes and sustainability.

Inclusive pages
788-796
ISBN/ISSN
1524-8399
Comments

Permission documentation is on file.

Publisher
SAGE Publishing
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Citation Information
Charkarra Anderson-Lewis, Diana Cuy Castellanos, Arnecca Byrd, Karen Zynda, et al.. "Using Mixed Methods to Measure the Perception of Community Capacity in an Academic–Community Partnership for a Walking Intervention" Health Promotion Practice Vol. 13 Iss. 6 (2012)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/diana_cuy-castellanos/8/