What are the elements of a whole system approach to community-centred public health? A qualitative study with public health leaders in England's local authority areas.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The aim of the study was to identify key elements of whole system approaches to building healthy communities and putting communities at the heart of public health with a focus on public health practice to reduce health inequalities.

Design

A mixed-method qualitative study was undertaken. The primary method was semi-structured interviews with 17 public health leaders from 12 local areas. This was supplemented by a rapid review of literature, a survey of 342 members of the public via Public Health England's (PHE) People's Panel and a round-table discussion with 23 stakeholders.

Setting

Local government in England.

Results

Eleven elements of community-centred public health practice that constitute taking a whole system approach were identified. These we

SUBMITTER: Stansfield J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7451485 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature