Evaluation of a school-based participatory intervention to improve school environments using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Participatory research offers a promising approach to addressing health inequities and improving the social determinants of health for diverse populations of adolescents. However, little research has systematically explored factors influencing the implementation of participatory health interventions targeting health disparities.

Objective

This study examined the utility of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) in identifying and comparing barriers and facilitators influencing implementation of participatory research trials by employing an adaptation of the CFIR to assess the implementation of a multi-component, urban public school-based participatory health intervention.

Methods

We collected qualitative data over a one-year period th

SUBMITTER: Wilhelm AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8414723 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature