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ERIC Number: EJ1210715
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-May
Pages: 9
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4391
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Identifying Indicators of Readiness and Capacity for Implementing Farm-to-School Interventions
Lee, Eunlye; Smathers, Carol; Zubieta, Ana C.; Ginnetti, Sarah; Shah, Anjli; Freedman, Darcy A.
Journal of School Health, v89 n5 p373-381 May 2019
Background: Farm-to-school interventions are recommended strategies to improve dietary behaviors among school-aged children. Tools are needed to assess community readiness and capacity to optimize farm-to-school implementation. The objective of this study was to identify and prioritize factors to inform tailored farm-to-school implementation by practitioners working in diverse contexts. Methods: Practitioners and community residents (N = 194) participated in semistructured interviews (N = 18) and focus groups (N = 23). Thematic analysis was conducted to identify themes and subthemes influencing farm-to-school implementation. The subthemes were operationalized into measureable indicators. The themes and their associated indicators were prioritized through a consensus conference with an expert panel (N = 18). Results: The qualitative data analysis and consensus conference yielded 4 themes and 17 indicators associated with community readiness and capacity to implement farm-to-school. The themes represent school capacity, networks and relationships, organizational and practitioner capacity, and community resources and motivations. Conclusions: Findings highlight a range of indicators of community readiness and capacity needed to support farm-to-school implementation. Results offer guidance for tailoring intervention delivery based on levels of community, school, practitioner, and organizational readiness and capacity.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (DHHS/PHS); US Department of Agriculture
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Grant or Contract Numbers: 2B01OT00904215; G1415170847; G16170452; 1U48DP005030