Journal
FAMILY & COMMUNITY HEALTH
Volume 33, Issue 3, Pages 228-237Publisher
LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
DOI: 10.1097/FCH.0b013e3181e4bc8e
Keywords
childhood obesity; community-based participatory research; community health development; rural
Funding
- NCRR NIH HHS [UL1 RR024140] Funding Source: Medline
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In 2006, a community health development model was used to engage citizens in Jefferson County, Oregon, around local health concerns. Childhood obesity emerged as a priority health issue. In 2007, a research component was introduced by Oregon Health & Science University to help the community garner resources and inform the field. This case study describes the collaboration between the Mountain View Community Health Improvement Partnership and Oregon Health & Science University to increase the number of county children at a healthy weight. Research and projects occurred simultaneously since community members are motivated by action, and research is a slower process.
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