Table 2.
Domains assessed by the CCBT (PHAC).
CCBT Domain | Description | What It Looks Like |
---|---|---|
Participation | Active involvement of community stakeholders in improving health and well-being | Community members and stakeholders are involved in the initiative’s activities, such as making decisions and evaluation |
Leadership | Engagement of, and support from, formal and informal local leaders | Effective leaders support and encourage community members’ involvement, share leadership, and foster networks that bring people with diverse skill sets together |
Community Structures | Engagement of community groups and committees | Groups that foster belonging and give the community a chance to express views and exchange information |
Role of External Supports | Support from local government, foundations, or regional health authorities | Supports can link communities with external resources (e.g., technical expertise) and build early community momentum |
Asking Why | A process for uncovering root causes for community health issues and potential solutions | The community comes together to critically assess the social, political, and economic influences that result in differing health standards and conditions |
Obtaining Resources | Finding time, money, leadership, volunteers, and information from both inside and outside the community | Accessing the internal and external resources needed for the initiative to succeed |
Skills, Knowledge, Learning | Qualities in the project team and broader community stakeholders that are used and developed | Developing skills and knowledge and providing learning opportunities |
Links with Others | Connections (links) among individuals and organizations through partnerships, networks, and coalitions | Networking, exchanging information, and taking joint action with actors across diverse sectors |
Sense of Community | Trust, courage, and hope fostered by coming together to address shared community problems | Community members and stakeholders collaborating to develop, implement, and sustain solutions |
Adapted by the authors from the PHAC CCBT User Manual [19].