Table 2.
Importance and Feasibility of Implementation Strategies to Increase Extension Agents’ Adoption of Built Environment Approaches
| Implementation strategy name and description | Importance | Feasibility |
|---|---|---|
| M (SD) | ||
| Use technology for evaluation* through assistance with gathering impact | 4.5 (±.55) | 4.5 (±.55) |
| Create program guide* that details the process of implementing a built environment intervention | 4.3 (± 1.21) | 4.3 (±.52) |
| Tailor recruitment strategies* through help creating marketing materials to inform the priority population about built environment approaches | 4.3 (±.52) | 4.3 (±.52) |
| Tailor recruitment strategies* through help with creating educational materials to share with local coalitions | 4.2 (±.75) | 4.5 (±.55) |
| Conduct demonstration events* through help with implementation and evaluation | 4.2 (±.75) | 4.3 (±.82) |
| Build partner relationships* by increasing communication with Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services | 3.8 (±.41) | 4.5 (±.55) |
| Increase demand** through leveraging existing physical activity programs to engage community members | 3.7 (± 1.37) | 4.5 (±.55) |
| Leverage funding sources* through help with writing a larger grant | 3.7 (± 1.51) | 4.3 (±.82) |
| Leverage funding sources* through help obtaining mini-grants | 3.7 (± 1.37) | 4.3 (±.52) |
| Conduct local consensus discussions** through facilitation assistance | 3.5 (± 1.01) | 4.0 (± 1.01) |
| Provide resources* through increasing communication with Extension Community Vitality Program | 2.8 (± 1.60) | 4.7 (±.52) |
| Leverage program champions* through support to identify new program champions and build partnerships | 2.3 (± 1.51) | 3.8 (± 1.17) |