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Definition

_{Community development seeks to empower}

individuals and groups of people, with the

skills they need to advocate on their own behalf, improve their lives, and provide

Definition

_{It is a process that emphasizes the}

importance of working with people as they define their own goals, mobilize resources, and develop action plans for addressing

Definition (health context)

_{is a process by which a community defines its}

own health needs to bring about change. The emphasis is on collective action to readress

Method

_{Community development uses a variety of}

methods and activities such as self help work, outreach, local action groups, lobbying, peer work, festivals and events, information,

advocacy, group work, network building and pump priming community initiatives with

Cont..

_{The key characteristic of community}

development is that it starts from the

Cont..

_{In terms of health, local people need to be}

enabled or supported to identify the factors that impinge on their health and the

solutions. It is argued that genuine

participation is only possible when there is

The main benefits of community

development approaches

_{Improving networks in a community, which}

has been shown to have a protective effect on health.

_{Identifying health needs from users’ point of}

The main benefits of community

development approaches

_{Change and influence, as it enhances local}

planning and delivery of services.

_{Developing local services and structures that}

act as a resource.

_{Improving self-esteem and learning new skills}

The main benefits of community

development approaches

_{Widening the boundaries of the health care}

debate by involving people in defining their views on health and local services.

_{Tackling underlying causes of ill health and}