Community-based interventions represent a cornerstone in efforts to prevent childhood obesity by addressing the complex interplay of social, environmental and behavioural influences on diet and ...

Health inequality remains a pressing challenge across populations, contributing to disproportionate rates of illness, reduced life expectancy, and unequal access to essential care services. These ...

A new study finds that empowering communities with systems-based tools to fight childhood obesity not only reduced weight trends but also improved quality of life in boys—suggesting a resilient, ...

This approach supports the community’s self-determination and capacity, has a long-term impact and results in less dependency on external actors and has proved that resources available will be used ...

Introduction School-aged children frequently experience psychological distress due to academic pressures, a challenge that is often more severe for those from underserved and minority communities.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the US has struggled with many aspects of the public health response, from determining where transmission is occurring to building trust with communities and ...

The echoes of Rwanda’s past resonate with a profound message of resilience and transformation. Emerging from the shadows of a devastating genocide that resulted in the grievous loss of more than 1 ...

Most community-based programs are not evidence-based, and evidence about programs that do work tends not be effectively communicated to practitioners. (Goldweber) Effective community-based programs in ...

This chapter addresses the elements—therapeutic activities, techniques, or strategies—that make up psychosocial interventions. Most if not all evidence-based, manualized psychosocial interventions are ...

Community violence intervention programs are a critical part of a comprehensive approach to reduce the impact of rising gun violence on youth and in U.S. communities. According to a recent Sentencing ...

A community-based care management program in Rhode Island reduced hospitalizations and inpatient costs. There were stark differences across subgroups based on intensity of care. Objectives: A variety ...