Exploring community engagement in place-based approaches in areas of poor health and disadvantage: A scoping review. (May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rong, Tanya; Ristevski, Eli; Carroll, Matthew
• Is Part Of: Health & place. Volume 81(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-05
• Subjects: Place-based -- Community engagement -- Partnership -- Health inequalities -- Community-based participatory research; Health -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Health services accessibility -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Political planning -- Periodicals; Social medicine -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Health Policy -- Periodicals; Health Services Accessibility -- Periodicals; Public Health -- Periodicals; Public Policy -- Periodicals; Sociology, Medical -- Periodicals; Épidémiologie -- Périodiques; Politique sanitaire -- Périodiques; Santé, Services de -- Accessibilité -- Périodiques; Health services accessibility; Health -- Social aspects; Political planning; Public health; Social medicine; Periodicals; 613
• DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103026
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-8292

Abstract

Abstract: A scoping review was conducted to explore the characteristics, barriers, and enablers of community engagement in place-based approaches to improving health outcomes in a designated area of poor health and disadvantage. The Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews was used. Forty articles met the inclusion criteria of which 31 were conducted in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, or Australia, and 70% used qualitative methods. The health initiatives were delivered in multiple settings including neighbourhoods, towns, and regions and with a range of population groups including Indigenous and migrant communities. Trust, power, and cultural considerations were the most significant barriers and enablers to community participation in place-based approaches. Developing trust is key to success in community-led, place-based initiatives. Highlights: Developing trust is key to success in community-led, place-based initiatives. The use of local leaders and trusted Elders can support diverse participation. Empower community members by respecting their local expertise and knowledge. Community participation enables sustainability and success of initiative.