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Developing a Theoretical Framework for Complex Community-Based Interventions

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Abstract.
Applying existing theories to research, in the form of a theoretical framework, is necessary to advance knowledge from what is already known toward the next steps to be taken. This article proposes a guide on how to develop a theoretical framework for complex community-based interventions using the Cardiovascular
Health Awareness Program as an example. Developing a theoretical framework starts with identifying the intervention’s essential elements. Subsequent steps include the following: (a) identifying and defining the
different variables (independent, dependent, mediating/intervening, moderating, and control); (b) postulating
mechanisms how the independent variables will lead to the dependent variables; (c) identifying existing theoretical models supporting the theoretical framework under development; (d) scripting the theoretical framework into a figure or sets of statements as a series of hypotheses, ifthen logic statements, or a visual
model; (e) content and face validation of the theoretical framework; and (f) revising the theoretical framework. In our example, we combined the “diffusion of innovation theory” and the “health belief model” to develop our framework. Using the Cardiovascular Health Awareness Program as the model, we demonstrated a stepwise process of developing a theoretical framework. The challenges encountered are described, and an overview of the strategies employed to overcome these challenges is presented.

Keywords: community intervention; health research; epidemiology; program planning and evaluation; theory

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Judul Seri

Health Promotion Practice

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: Society for Public Health Education., 2014

Deskripsi Fisik

Health Promotion Practice. January 2014 Vol. 15, No. 1 100– 108

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English

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January 2014 Vol. 15, No. 1

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KESEHATAN MASYARAKAT

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