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Implementing Physical Activity Recommendations in a Tri-ethnic Rural Community through a Community-University Partnership
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2017
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Source: Prog Community Health Partnersh. 11(2):149-159
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Alternative Title:Prog Community Health Partnersh
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Description:Background
A tri-ethnic rural community with limited resources and a university Prevention Research Center developed a partnership to promote evidence-based physical activity.
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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 community-wide campaign. Lessons learned included the importance of community-defined goals and outcomes, leadership, volunteerism, mutually beneficial goals, synergy, and having non-traditional partners.
Conclusion
This research provides a community-university partnership model for implementing evidence-based strategies to increase physical activity in rural communities.
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Pubmed ID:28736407
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC5526092
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Volume:11
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