Empowerment, a multi-level construct comprising individual, community and organizational
domains, is a fundamental value and goal in health promotion. While a range of scales have …

While there is now general agreement that the most effective way to promote health and
decrease health inequities is by creating more just economic, social and political conditions …

Photovoice, as one method of participatory action research, has been used to better
understand local realities and promote health in many countries and with diverse …

Objectives. To undertake a critical review describing key strategies supporting development
of participatory research (PR) teams to engage partners for creation and translation of action …

Theoretical models to date have fallen short of accounting for the alarming worldwide rates
of HIV infection in women through heterosexual contact. In this article, social dominance …

The development of critical consciousness is seen as a key stage in communities increasing
levels of dialogue about priority problems and effecting structural change for health …

Mass media is an important vehicle for health promotion in developing countries. In
Bangladesh multiple media campaigns are being carried out to educate people about …

Background: As in other communities in the United States, information is lacking about the
health needs of Africans refugees and immigrants living in Portland, Oregon. In 2008, the …

Background Racial/ethnic minorities (REMs) continue to carry the burden of sexual health
disparities in the United States, including increased health risks and lower proportions of …

Background Social accountability interventions such as CARE's Community Score Card©
show promise for improving sexual, reproductive, and maternal health outcomes. A key …