Factors Promoting Sustainability in Safe Community Programs
Author Information
Author(s): Cecilia Nordqvist, Toomas Timpka, Kent Lindqvist
Primary Institution: Linköping University
Hypothesis
Sustainable structures which allow implementation of safety promotion interventions are a prerequisite for improved security and a higher sense of safety for citizens.
Conclusion
Sustainable safety promotion work can be enhanced by strengthening relational resources, appointing a public health coordinator, and ensuring effective information dissemination.
Supporting Evidence
- Collaboration was found to be the basis for sustainability.
- Support from politicians and the county council was seen as a prerequisite for effective safety programs.
- Personal contacts rather than organizations determine whether collaboration is sustained.
Takeaway
This study found that working together and sharing information helps communities keep their safety programs going strong.
Methodology
Qualitative content analysis of four focus group sessions with local government politicians and administrators.
Potential Biases
Participants may have self-censored their comments to align with group expectations.
Limitations
The study may not account for differences in perspectives between municipality groups, and the focus was primarily on physical injuries.
Participant Demographics
Participants included local government officials and politicians from ten municipalities designated as Safe Communities in Sweden.
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