The 130th Annual Meeting of APHA

Abstract #44425

Helen S. Peake-Godin, RN, MN, College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Maine, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300, 207-780-4140, hpeake@usm.maine.edu

The Sagamore Community Health Center recently celebrated its 10th year of providing services to an underserved population of residents, living in a public housing community. This partnership between the Sagamore residents and the faculty/students of the University of Southern Maine (CONHP) is the result of conscious deliberate efforts to build a program of care that meets the needs of this underserved community with residents of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Stakeholders include residents, CONHP faculty/students, and community agencies, such as private and public health care providers. The needs of the residents and the effectiveness of initiated programs are evaluated through a participatory action research process.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the critical process of mutual engagement in the assessment and development phases of a community partnership with an underserved population.
• Utilize a participatory action research approach to working with and meeting the needs of an underserved community.
• Identify at least five strategies needed to sustain an effective partnership with an underserved community.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of a community-based partnership in meeting the needs of an underserved population.

Keywords: Community-Based Care, Participatory Action Research

Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Sagamore Village (public housing community) Sagamore Health Center University of Southern Maine College of Nursing and Health Professions
I have a significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.
Relationship: employment