Journal of Community Health Nursing
Volume 32, Issue 3, 2015, Pages 141-150

Coalition Building for Health: A Community Garden Pilot Project with Apartment Dwelling Refugees (Article)

Eggert L.K.* , Blood-Siegfried J. , Champagne M. , Al-Jumaily M. , Biederman D.J.
  • a Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, United States
  • b Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, United States
  • c Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, United States
  • d Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, United States
  • e Duke University School of Nursing, Durham, NC, United States

Abstract

Refugees often experience compromised health from both pre- and postmigration stressors. Coalition theory has helped guide the development of targeted programs to address the health care needs of vulnerable populations. Using the Community Coalition Action Theory as a framework, a coalition was formed to implement a community garden with apartment-dwelling refugees. Outcomes included successful coalition formation, a community garden, reported satisfaction from all gardeners with increased vegetable intake, access to culturally meaningful foods, and evidence of increased community engagement. The opportunity for community health nurses to convene a coalition to affect positive health for refugees is demonstrated. Copyright © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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cooperation refugee health promotion Gardening Vegetables vegetable human Refugees diet Humans male female pilot study Virginia organization and management Health Care Coalitions health care organization Cooperative Behavior Pilot Projects
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84938372679&doi=10.1080%2f07370016.2015.1057072&partnerID=40&md5=efeabea25fac9dfc38973100ce26b123
DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2015.1057072
ISSN: 07370016
Cited by: 10
Original Language: English