J Agric Med Community Health.  2023 Sep;48(3):165-177. 10.5393/JAMCH.2023.48.3.165.

Community-Based Participatory Project to Reduce Health Disparity: Focusing on the Residents’ Autonomy Council

• Hong NS
• Kim KY

• KMID: 2549232
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5393/JAMCH.2023.48.3.165

Abstract

Objectives
The objective of this study was to develop strategies aimed at reducing disparity of physical activity in urban community.
Methods
The study was conducted in a urban vulnerable area, focusing on the establishment and operation of a community health organization through the residents' autonomy council. Training programs were provided to the members of the council to enhance their capabilities. The research project was planned and implemented using a living lab approach. Based on these activities, the health division of residents autonomy council was newly established.
Results
The findings demonstrated the potential and feasibility of utilizing the residents' autonomy council as a community-led health organization. A health project model centered on the health division of the residents' autonomy council was developed.
Conclusions
This study concluded that it is possible to effectively promote health projects to reduce the health disparity through the resident-led participation strategy on the residents’ autonomy council in the community.

Keyword

Health inequality; Participation; Residents' autonomy council