Implementing Physical Activity Recommendations in a Tri-Ethnic Rural Community through a Community-University Partnership
Implementing Physical Activity Recommendations in a Tri-Ethnic Rural Community through a Community-University Partnership
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DOI:
10.1353/cpr.2017.0019
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发表时间:
2017-06-01
影响因子:
1.1
通讯作者:
Page-Reeves, Janet
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作者:
Davis, Sally M.;Cruz, Theresa H.;Page-Reeves, Janet
Background: A tri-ethnic rural community with limited resources and a university Prevention Research Center (PRC) developed a partnership to promote evidence-based physical activity.Objective: The purpose of this study was to investigate how a community-university partnership can disseminate and implement The Community Guide's recommendations for increasing physical activity and create a model for other under-resourced communities experiencing high rates of chronic disease.Methods: Qualitative data collected through 47 semi-structured interviews, meeting minutes, and local newspaper articles were coded for themes and analyzed for patterns across the data.Results: Implementation resulted in the creation of new paths and trails, increased walkability throughout the community, local park enhancements, and a communitywide campaign.Lessons learned included the importance of community-defined goals and outcomes, leadership, volunteerism, mutually beneficial goals, synergy, and having nontraditional partners.Conclusion: This research provides a community-university partnership model for implementing evidence-based strategies to increase physical activity in rural communities.