title: Implementing community-based prevention programming: a review of the literature.
abstract: In this review of literature we identify consensually validated conclusions and recommendations for implementing community based prevention programming. The general recommendations identified from the literature are as follows: (1) a community must be ready for a prevention program, (2) effective community coalitions must be developed, (3) programming must fit the community, (4) program fidelity should be maintained, and (5) adequate resources, training, technical assistance, and attention to evaluation are necessary. The existing research and expert opinion in the field of prevention science indicate that when these crucial recommendations are incorporated into community prevention practice, the effectiveness of prevention efforts is optimized.
authors.affiliation: Marriage and Family Therapy Program, Virginia Tech, 7054 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA, 22043, USA. sstith@vt.edu
authors.forename: Sandra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Stith
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Pruitt
authors.forename: J E M E G
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Dees
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fronce
authors.forename: Narkia
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Green
authors.forename: Anurag
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Som
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Linkh
mesh_terms: D018672:Community Health Planning; D006801:Humans; D011314:Preventive Health Services; D012111:Residence Characteristics