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The Community Faces Model: Community, University and Health Department Partners Thriving Together for Effective Health Education.

ABSTRACT: We use a community based participatory research approach to examine the processes of collaboration and communication, as well as the relational interactions of one community focused health promotion coalition, the Community Faces of Utah (CFU). We assess the evolution, structure, successes, and challenges of the coalition, comprised of five distinct cultural communities, a state health department, and a university. Researchers from the university collaborated with the coalition to find that CFU is an equitable, collaborative partnership of diverse leaders that functions successfully. Shared values and trusting relationships emerged over time, forming the basis for group interaction. A community liaison to facilitate interaction and collaboration was an essential element of the success of this partnership. The experience of CFU can guide other multi-sectoral partnerships in developing functionality consistent with achieving community driven objectives.

SUBMITTER: Drits-Esser D

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7959871 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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The Community Faces Model: Community, University and Health Department Partners Thriving Together for Effective Health Education.

Drits-Esser Dina D Coulter Heather H Mannello Meghan C MC Sunada Grant G Alder Stephen C SC Davis Pastor France A PFA Lee Doriena D Mukundente Valentine V Napia Ed E Ralls Brenda B Rickard Sylvia S Tavaké-Pasi Fahina F Stark Louisa A LA

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We use a community based participatory research approach to examine the processes of collaboration and communication, as well as the relational interactions of one community focused health promotion coalition, the Community Faces of Utah (CFU). We assess the evolution, structure, successes, and challenges of the coalition, comprised of five distinct cultural communities, a state health department, and a university. Researchers from the university collaborated with the coalition to find that CFU ...[more]

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Project description:IntroductionMedical education presents significant challenges for medical students' mental health. Medical students are a vulnerable group, experiencing higher rates of mental health disorders, which can have implications for their well-being and academic performance. Consequently, evaluating Positive mental health (PMH) has become significant in a contemporary and demanding society, particularly among university students.AimThis study aimed to assess the levels of PMH and identify the association between PMH domains and socio-demographic and health related variables among medical students enrolled at a university in South Africa.MethodsThis quantitative, descriptive, and cross-sectional survey was conducted with 144 undergraduate medical students. Data were collected using a multi-dimensional PMH instrument and a sociodemographic and health related questionnaire, from 144 undergraduate medical students. The university's Research and Ethics Committee granted ethical clearance for the study. Results: The data were analysed using IBM SPSS version 29. The majority of the students were older than 20 years (79.2 %, n = 114), had no prior history of psychiatric illness, and had not previously taken any psychiatric medication (94.4 %, n = 136). More than half of the participants were single (66 %, n = 95), identified as Christians (76.4 %, n = 110), received a bursary (78.5 %, n = 113), had families living in rural areas (71.5 %, n = 103) and resided in the university housing (73.6 %, n = 106). Gender (p = 0.01), age (p = 0.02), religious affiliation (p = 0.03), history of psychiatric illness (p = 0.05) and treatment for psychiatric illness (p = 0.05) had a significant influence on the Total PMH score. Male participants reported higher mean scores in most PMH domains, excluding emotional support and spirituality domains. Participants aged between 22 and 23 years reported lower mean scores in Total PMH and most PMH domains. There is a significant difference in mean scores with gender (p = 0.02) and religious affiliation (p = 0.00) in the spirituality domain.ConclusionThe study results emphasised the complex nature of mental health and provided a rationale for assessing the various aspects of PMH in university students. By implementing evidence-based strategies and providing adequate support, medical schools can better support the mental health and well-being of their students, ultimately cultivating a healthier and more resilient future healthcare workforce.

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The Community Faces Model: Community, University and Health Department Partners Thriving Together for Effective Health Education.

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The Community Faces Model: Community, University and Health Department Partners Thriving Together for Effective Health Education.

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