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Design and National Dissemination of the Strong Women Community Strength Training Program
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Dec 15 2007
Source: Prev Chronic Dis. 2008; 5(1).
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Alternative Title:Prev Chronic Dis
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Description:Background
Physical activity is essential for maintaining health and function with age, especially among women. Strength training exercises combat weakness and frailty and mitigate the development of chronic disease. Community-based programs offer accessible opportunities for strength training.
Program Design
The Strong Women Program is an evidence-informed, community-based strength training program developed and disseminated to enable women aged 40 or older to maintain their strength, function, and independence. The Strong Women Workshop and Strong Women Tool Kit are the training and implementation tools for the Strong Women Program. Program leaders are trained at the Strong Women Workshop. They receive the Strong Women Tool Kit and subsequent support to implement the program in their communities.
Dissemination
Program dissemination began in May 2003 with a three-part approach: recruiting leaders and forming key partnerships, soliciting participant interest and supporting implementation, and promoting growth and sustainability.
Assessment
We conducted site visits during the first year to assess curriculum adherence. We conducted a telephone survey to collect data on program leaders, participants, locations, and logistics. We used a database to track workshop locations and program leaders. As of July 2006, 881 leaders in 43 states were trained; leaders from 35 states had implemented programs.
Conclusion
Evidence-informed strength training programs can be successful when dissemination occurs at the community level using trained leaders. This research demonstrates that hands-on training, a written manual, partnerships with key organizations, and leader support contributed to the successful dissemination of the Strong Women Program. Results presented provide a model that may aid the dissemination of other community-based exercise programs.
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