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Engaging community-based veterans' organizations in health promotion programs. Fam Community Health 2011;34(4):311-8

Date

09/02/2011

Pubmed ID

21881418

DOI

10.1097/FCH.0b013e31822b5425

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-80052757519 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   8 Citations

Abstract

Community organizations, such as churches, clubs, and senior centers, can be important locations for health programs. However, little is known about the organizational factors that influence participation and engagement in health programs. To learn more, we evaluated a community-based program designed to help US military veterans better manage their high blood pressure. The program involved training a pair of veterans to deliver health-related presentations at their local units. We found that factors such as larger meeting attendance size, rural location, age diversity, and member enthusiasm were positively associated with both a willingness to participate and a high level of engagement in program activities.

Author List

Patterson L, Morzinski J, Ertl K, Wurm C, Hayes A, Whittle J

Authors

Leslie Ruffalo PhD Director, Associate Professor in the Family Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Jeffrey Whittle MD Professor in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adult
Community Health Services
Community-Institutional Relations
Health Promotion
Humans
Hypertension
Middle Aged
Program Development
Social Support
United States
Veterans
Wisconsin