Community participation: Lip service?

Community participation is the cornerstone of primary health care, as defined by the World Health Organization. This article explores the concept of community participation and discusses the barriers and constraints to participation, as well as its implementation and health policy implications.

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Published in:Nursing outlook 1995, Vol.43 (1), p.17-22
Main Author: Sawyer, Linda M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Community Participation
Health Plan Implementation
Health Policy
Health Services Accessibility
Humans
Nursing
Primary Health Care - organization & administration
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Summary:Community participation is the cornerstone of primary health care, as defined by the World Health Organization. This article explores the concept of community participation and discusses the barriers and constraints to participation, as well as its implementation and health policy implications.
ISSN:0029-6554
1528-3968
DOI:10.1016/S0029-6554(95)80039-5