Organizational characteristics conducive to the implementation of health programs among Latino churches.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Faith-based organizations (FBOs) can be effective partners in the implementation of health interventions to reach underserved audiences. However, little is known about the capacity they have or need to engage in these efforts. We examined inner-setting organizational characteristics hypothesized to be important for program implementation by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR).

Methods

This cross-sectional study involved 34 churches with predominantly Latino congregations in Massachusetts. FBO leaders completed a survey assessing inner-setting CFIR organizational characteristics, including organizational readiness, implementation climate, organizational culture, and innovation "fit" with organizational mission.

Results

There was lim

SUBMITTER: Allen JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7427941 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature