University Library: CHL/620: Community Health Engagement and Organizing : Week 1

Community Health Assessment

Dong, X., Chang, E.-S., Wong, E., & Simon, M. (2012). The perceptions, social determinants, and negative health outcomes associated with depressive symptoms among U.S. Chinese older adults. Gerontologist, 52(5), 650-663.

Read the following from the Community Toolbox:

Hampton, C., & Heaven, C. (n. d.). Section 2: Understanding and describing the community. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.
Nagy, J. (n. d.). Section 4: Collecting information about the problem. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas
Berkowitz, B. (n. d.). Section 5: Analyzing community problems. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.
Berkowitz, B. (n. d.). Section 6: Conducting focus groups. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.
Berkowitz, B., & Nagy, J. (n. d.). Section 7: Conducting needs assessment surveys. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.
Berkowitz, B., & Wadud, E. (n. d.). Section 8: Identifying community assets and resources. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.
Hampton, C., Berkowitz, B., & Nagy, K. (n. d.). Section 9: Developing baseline measures. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.
Vilela, M. (n. d.). Section 12: Conducting interviews. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.
Hampton, C., & Vilela, M. (n. d.). Section 13: Conducting surveys. Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.
Section 17: Leading a community dialogue on building a healthy community. (n. d.). Community assessment (Chapter 3: Assessing community needs and resources). University of Kansas.

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