Measuring Community Empowerment in Health Programs in Estonia
Author Information
Author(s): Kasmel Anu, Andersen Pernille Tanggaard
Primary Institution: Institute of Political Science and Governance, University of Tallinn
Hypothesis
How can community empowerment be effectively measured in health promotion programs?
Conclusion
The study found that the empowerment expansion model significantly increased community empowerment in three health promotion programs in Estonia.
Supporting Evidence
- The empowerment expansion model was applied to three community health programs.
- Significant increases in community empowerment were observed in the Safe Community program.
- Community members actively participated in the evaluation process.
Takeaway
This study shows that when communities work together to solve health problems, they can become stronger and more capable of making positive changes.
Methodology
The study used a consensus workshop method to develop a measurement tool for community empowerment and assessed changes over three years in three health programs.
Potential Biases
Participants were self-selected and may not represent the broader community.
Limitations
The study's findings may not be generalizable due to the small number of participants and the non-representative nature of workshop attendees.
Participant Demographics
Participants included community members from various backgrounds, including health, education, and social work, with a mean age ranging from 42.5 to 63.4 years.
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