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| author | Nancy O'Hara Tompkins Christine M. Arena Kerry Redican Lynn Margheim Terryonna Smith Kayla Mbzandore |
| author_facet | Nancy O'Hara Tompkins Christine M. Arena Kerry Redican Lynn Margheim Terryonna Smith Kayla Mbzandore Nancy O'Hara Tompkins Christine M. Arena Kerry Redican Lynn Margheim Terryonna Smith Kayla Mbzandore |
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| contents | A Collaboration between a Public Library and Health Educators to Promote Community Health Nancy O'Hara Tompkins Christine M. Arena Kerry Redican Lynn Margheim Terryonna Smith Kayla Mbzandore Public Libraries Health Education Health Promotion School Community Programs Partnerships in Education Public Health Needs Assessment Community Attitudes Library Personnel Stakeholders Attitudes Users (Information) Library Role Background: Public libraries in the United States are increasingly becoming involved in community health education programs, many of which are designed to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Purpose: The purpose of this article was to explore the collaboration between a public library and health educators to enhance population health. Methods: This mixed-methods cross-sectional study included an online and paper survey, key informant interviews, and focus groups with library leadership and personnel. Results: A strong base of support for the library to become a key partner in community health education was found. Community members were most interested in nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity, mental health, and programs on finding reliable health information. Key stakeholders and library leadership and personnel perceived the library to be a rich and trusted organization primed to become more involved in community health education Discussion: The involvement of public health educators in this study strengthened the library's capacity to conduct a rigorous needs assessment for the planning of community health education initiatives. Translation to Health Education Practice: Health education is often focused on chronic disease prevention programs based on sound needs assessments and engaging stakeholders. This study's findings directly address NCHEC Area 1 competencies -- Assessment of Needs and Capacity and Area II competencies -- Engaging priority populations, partners, and stakeholders for participation in the planning process. |
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| spellingShingle | A Collaboration between a Public Library and Health Educators to Promote Community Health Nancy O'Hara Tompkins Christine M. Arena Kerry Redican Lynn Margheim Terryonna Smith Kayla Mbzandore Public Libraries Health Education Health Promotion School Community Programs Partnerships in Education Public Health Needs Assessment Community Attitudes Library Personnel Stakeholders Attitudes Users (Information) Library Role A Collaboration between a Public Library and Health Educators to Promote Community Health Nancy O'Hara Tompkins Christine M. Arena Kerry Redican Lynn Margheim Terryonna Smith Kayla Mbzandore Public Libraries Health Education Health Promotion School Community Programs Partnerships in Education Public Health Needs Assessment Community Attitudes Library Personnel Stakeholders Attitudes Users (Information) Library Role Background: Public libraries in the United States are increasingly becoming involved in community health education programs, many of which are designed to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Purpose: The purpose of this article was to explore the collaboration between a public library and health educators to enhance population health. Methods: This mixed-methods cross-sectional study included an online and paper survey, key informant interviews, and focus groups with library leadership and personnel. Results: A strong base of support for the library to become a key partner in community health education was found. Community members were most interested in nutrition and healthy eating, physical activity, mental health, and programs on finding reliable health information. Key stakeholders and library leadership and personnel perceived the library to be a rich and trusted organization primed to become more involved in community health education Discussion: The involvement of public health educators in this study strengthened the library's capacity to conduct a rigorous needs assessment for the planning of community health education initiatives. Translation to Health Education Practice: Health education is often focused on chronic disease prevention programs based on sound needs assessments and engaging stakeholders. This study's findings directly address NCHEC Area 1 competencies -- Assessment of Needs and Capacity and Area II competencies -- Engaging priority populations, partners, and stakeholders for participation in the planning process. |
| title | A Collaboration between a Public Library and Health Educators to Promote Community Health |
| topic | Public Libraries Health Education Health Promotion School Community Programs Partnerships in Education Public Health Needs Assessment Community Attitudes Library Personnel Stakeholders Attitudes Users (Information) Library Role |
| url | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1501570 |