J Agric Med Community Health.  2023 Sep;48(3):205-217. 10.5393/JAMCH.2023.48.3.205.

Factors for the Development of the Gangwon's Health-Plus Community Program into the Health Community Organization

• Park WS
• Kim JH
• Kim NJ
• Kim SH

• KMID: 2549235
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5393/JAMCH.2023.48.3.205

Abstract

Objectives
This study aimed to examine the factors for the development of the Gangwon's Health-Plus Community Program into the health community organization.
Methods
Participants of the study consisted of a total of 8 individuals, including trainers, residents, and public health center officials. Data were collected through in-depth interviews from August to October 2022. The data were analyzed using the thematic analysis method.
Results
According to the results, the factors that enabled the Gangwon's Health-Plus Community Program to develop into a health community organization are as follows. First, participants believed that residents could do well by themselves, Second, participants met with residents rather than existing leaders. Third, education that encouraged residents to speak and positive assessment was implemented. Fourth, projects were started based on what residents wanted to do. Fifth, participants waited for residents to take action. Sixth, participants engaged with residents instead of just observing. Seventh, participants did not demand short-term outcomes.
Conclusions
This study will contribute to the progression of community participatory health promotion programs towards a health community organization aimed at community empowerment.

Keyword

Community participation; Empowerment; Health promotion; Gangwon's Health-Plus Community Program