biostudies-literatureUnknown18(1)DeCorby-Watson K<h4>Background</h4>This systematic review assessed the effectiveness of capacity building interventions relevant to public health practice. The aim is to inform and improve capacity building interventions.<h4>Methods</h4>Four strategies were used: 1) electronic database searching; 2) reference lists of included papers; 3) key informant consultation; and 4) grey literature searching. Inclusion (e.g., published in English) and exclusion criteria (e.g., non-English language papers published earlier than 2005) are outlined with included papers focusing on capacity building, learning plans, or professional development plans within public health and related settings, such as non-governmental organizations, government, or community-based organizations relating to public health or healthcare. OutcBMC public health684https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC5984748biostudies-literatureEffectiveness of capacity building interventions relevant to public health practice: a systematic review.PMC5984748Rempel BManson HBergeron KAbdi SDeCorby-Watson KMensah GfalseEffectiveness of capacity building interventions relevant to public health practice: a systematic review.<h4>Background</h4>This systematic review assessed the effectiveness of capacity building interventions relevant to public health practice. The aim is to inform and improve capacity building interventions.<h4>Methods</h4>Four strategies were used: 1) electronic database searching; 2) reference lists of included papers; 3) key informant consultation; and 4) grey literature searching. Inclusion (e.g., published in English) and exclusion criteria (e.g., non-English language papers published earlier than 2005) are outlined with included papers focusing on capacity building, learning plans, or professional development plans within public health and related settings, such as non-governmental organizations, government, or community-based organizations relating to public health or healthcare. Outc2018-01-01T00:00:00Z2018 Jun2025-04-19T05:31:31.56Z2019-03-26T23:40:25ZS-EPMC59847482985907510.1186/s12889-018-5591-6