Empowerment in Community Health Promotion in Estonia
Author Information
Author(s): Kasmel Anu, Tanggaard Pernille
Primary Institution: Institute of Political Science and Governance, University of Tallinn
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess changes in individual community-related empowerment (ICRE) after implementing an empowerment expansion framework in community health promotion initiatives.
Conclusion
The study found that community members' perceptions of their empowerment significantly improved after the implementation of the empowerment framework.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants' self-efficacy, participation, intention, and motivation to participate significantly increased after the intervention.
- The internal consistency of the ICRE scale was very good, indicating reliable measurement.
- Five dimensions of ICRE were identified: self-efficacy, intention, participation, motivation, and critical awareness.
Takeaway
This study shows that when communities work together and support each other, people feel more confident and willing to help make their community better.
Methodology
The study used a self-administered questionnaire to assess changes in ICRE before and after the implementation of the empowerment framework, with data collected from two waves of participants in community health programs.
Potential Biases
Participants were already involved in community development, which may influence their perceptions of empowerment.
Limitations
The study's findings are limited to one county in Estonia and may not be generalizable to other regions or populations.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 120 community members aged 24 to 65, with a majority being women (65%) and varying levels of education.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.002
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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