Strengthening Collaborative Action for Community Health and Development

Authors

  • Jerry Schultz
  • Stephen Fawcett
  • Christina Holt
  • Jomella Watson-Thompson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2020.198

Keywords:

Building capacity, collaborative action, community engagement

Abstract

Collaborative action and engagement are essential for improving community health and development.  Effective community action requires a prepared workforce working together in common purpose. Yet, supports for collaborative action are limited given the need. This article outlines a framework for collaborative action; highlighting core processes associated with assessment, mobilization, planning, intervention, and evaluation and sustainability. We describe tools for building capacity for collaborative action, including our experience in developing the Community Tool Box with over 5.6 million global users. We illustrate core processes for community engagement with examples of collaborative efforts that promote community health.

Author Biographies

Jerry Schultz

Jerry Schultz, PhD, Center for Community Health and Development, University of Kansas, 1000 Sunnyside Dr., Rm 4082, Lawrence, KS 66045. Phone: 785-864-0533

Stephen Fawcett

Stephen Fawcett, PhD

Christina Holt

Christina Holt, MA

Jomella Watson-Thompson

Jomella Watson-Thompson, PhD, University of Kansas

Published

2020-10-21

How to Cite

Schultz, J., Fawcett, S., Holt, C., & Watson-Thompson, J. (2020). Strengthening Collaborative Action for Community Health and Development. American Journal of Health Studies, 35(2). https://doi.org/10.47779/ajhs.2020.198