Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Advocate for Homeless Children.
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| Title: | Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Advocate for Homeless Children. |
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| Authors: | Fetherman, Debra L.1 (AUTHOR) debra.fetherman@scranton.edu, Burke, Stephen C.2 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Social Work in Public Health. Jan/Feb2015, Vol. 30 Issue 1, p30-37. 8p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Homeless children, *Community-based social services, *Communities, Public health, Participant observation, Services for homeless people |
| Abstract: | The social determinants of health represent the societal and economic influences responsible for most health inequities. Advocacy to eliminate health inequities for homeless children oftentimes involves the use of community-based approaches. This article details the Floating Hospital's (TFH) community-based participatory research (CBPR) project that resulted in an advocacy brief. Within the project, the community practice concepts of a strengths perspective, empowerment, capacity building, and advocacy are embedded. The brief enhances TFH's capacity to advocate for the needs of homeless children. This example serves as a guide for social work and public health professionals to use CBPR to address health inequities within their communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | The social determinants of health represent the societal and economic influences responsible for most health inequities. Advocacy to eliminate health inequities for homeless children oftentimes involves the use of community-based approaches. This article details the Floating Hospital's (TFH) community-based participatory research (CBPR) project that resulted in an advocacy brief. Within the project, the community practice concepts of a strengths perspective, empowerment, capacity building, and advocacy are embedded. The brief enhances TFH's capacity to advocate for the needs of homeless children. This example serves as a guide for social work and public health professionals to use CBPR to address health inequities within their communities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 19371918 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/19371918.2014.938391 |
