Community Participation and Health Promotion
摘要
Community involvement in health programs and health care has a long history. It gained significant attraction globally after the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted its importance during the Alma-Ata conference in 2016. This event emphasized community participation as one of the fundamental principles of primary health care (PHC). Community participation involves the active engagement of individuals within communities in both preparing for and responding to disasters. Genuine participation entails the inclusion of community members in various stages: problem analysis, decision-making, planning, and implementing programs. This involvement extends to all aspects of disaster response, from investigate and liberate operations to reconstruction efforts, initiated by affected individuals without reliance solely on external organizations. Likewise, health promotion, as outlined in the Ottawa Charter, is described as empowering individuals to enhance their health by gaining greater control over their well-being. To achieve holistic health, encompassing physical, mental, and social dimensions requires individuals or groups to identify and pursue aspirations, fulfill needs, and adapt to or alter their environment. This chapter explores the significance of community participation in health promotion and its role in sustaining suitable health development.