Supporting the Development of Grassroots Maternal and Childhood Health Leaders through a Public-Health-Informed Training Program
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15499588 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Kenzie Latham-Mintus (0000-0003-1018-0693, Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, corresponding author), Brittney Ortiz (Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), Ashley Irby (Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis), Jack E Turman (0000-0003-4721-9213, Indiana University School of Medicine), Jack Turman (Indiana University School of Medicine) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 460-460 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph21040460 |
| PMID | 38673371 |
| OpenAlex | W4394685644 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 22 |
The purpose of this research was to assess leadership growth (i.e., changes in personal capacity and social capital) among women living in high-risk infant mortality zip codes who completed a grassroots maternal and childhood health leadership (GMCHL) training program. We used semi-structured qualitative interviews and thematic analysis. Three major themes associated with the training program experience were identified: (1) building personal capacity and becoming community brokers; (2) linking and leveraging through formal organizations; and (3) how individual change becomes community change. Although many of the grassroots leaders were already brokers (i.e., connecting individuals to information/services), they were able to become community brokers by gaining new skills and knowledge about strategies to reduce adverse birth outcomes in their community. In particular, joining and participation in formal organizations aimed at improving community health led to the development of linking or vertical ties (e.g., "people in high places"). The grassroots leaders gained access to people in power, such as policymakers, which enabled leaders to access more resources and opportunities for themselves and their social networks. We outline the building blocks for supporting potential grassroots leaders by enhancing personal capacity and social capital, thus leading to increases in collective efficacy and collective action
Environmental health · Grassroots · Health services · Maternal health · Medical education · Political science · Public health · Public relations · Training (meteorology · Community Health and Development · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
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| Citation velocity | historical |
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| Highly cited | No |