Table 3. Groups Engaged in Advocacy Activities, San Diego County YEAH! Projects, 2011–2013.
| Activity | No. of Groups |
|---|---|
| Conducted Community Assessment (n = 20) | |
| Type of assessment conducteda , b | |
| Schools | 13 |
| Parks | 5 |
| Fast food | 1 |
| Outdoor advertising | 2 |
| Store | 1 |
| Street | 1 |
| Issues identified for which improvement was soughtb , c | |
| Playgrounds, parks, recreation facilities | 8 |
| School food: cafeteria and vending machines | 5 |
| School drinking water | 2 |
| Crosswalks and sidewalks | 2 |
| School fundraising practices | 1 |
| Local stores: availability of fresh produce | 1 |
| Outdoor advertising | 1 |
| School health education policy | 1 |
| Engaged in Community Advocacy (n = 20) | |
| Engagement processa , b | |
| In-person presentations or meetings | 19 |
| Letters, e-mails, or telephone calls | 7 |
| Worked with media | 1 |
| Decision makers engageda , b | |
| School principal | 13 |
| Food service personnel | 5 |
| School board | 3 |
| Parks or recreation personnel | 3 |
| City council | 3 |
| City or county planning organizations | 3 |
| Store or business owners | 1 |
| Parent–teacher association | 1 |
| Police | 1 |
| Policy or environmental outcomesc | |
| Changes implemented | 11 |
| Changes pending | 4 |
| No changes identified | 5 |
| No information | 1 |
Abbreviation: YEAH, Youth Engagement and Action for Health.
a
Data source: postproject survey of group leaders representing 18 groups and 2 interviews of leaders representing 2 groups.
b
Respondents could choose more than 1 category.
c
Data source: postproject survey of group leaders representing 18 groups and 14 decision-maker interviews representing 13 groups.