What works for vulnerable families? Interpretations of effective health promotion.

ABSTRACT: Under the umbrella of the Healthy Futures Nearby programme, 46 small-scale projects were funded to promote changes in health-related behaviours (smoking, alcohol, diet and exercise) and to improve perceived health among vulnerable families in the Netherlands. The evaluation of these health-related multiple project programmes is often based on funder-defined outcomes and strategies. However, within the funded projects, assumptions about improving the health of vulnerable families based on local knowledge and experiences will also shape the project outcomes and strategies. These additional outcomes and strategies are project-specific interpretations of effective health promotion. Knowing these interpretations is crucial for the policy related and scientific relevance of the evaluation. There

SUBMITTER: Hogeling L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8851350 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature