What quantitative and qualitative methods have been developed to measure community empowerment at a national level?
København; WHO; 2018. (Health Evidence Network synthesis report, 59).
Monography
in English
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ABSTRACT
Community empowerment has been frequently studied at subnational levels but it is less clear how to measure it at a national level. Mixed methods approaches would be advantageous, using quantitative data from databases plus qualitative information to derive a range of variables and indicators. This report identifies assessment methods that have been used and evidence for integrating qualitative and quantitative data for national assessments. When resources are limited or there is no current practice of measurement of community empowerment, the simplest approach is to combine a selection of quantitative variables and indicators available in statistical databases. When resources can be allocated, a more systematic approach would supplement such accessible data with some form of rapid qualitative assessment. Ideally, a formal national monitoring and evaluation system would be instituted that collects all the relevant quantitative and qualitative data and combines these into a regularly updated assessment.
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Collection:
International databases
Health context:
Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas
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SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Goal 2 Stewardship and governance for health
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Target 3.8 Achieve universal access to health
Database:
PIE
Main subject:
Power, Psychological
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Community Participation
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Health Policy
Type of study:
Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Systematic review
Language:
English
Journal:
Health Evidence Network synthesis report
Year:
2018
Document type:
Monography