Transitioning from CHIP to CHIRP: blending community health development with community-based participatory research.
In 2006, a community health development model was used to engage citizens in Jefferson County, Oregon, around local health concerns. Childhood obesity emerged as a priority health issue. In 2007, a research component was introduced by Oregon Health & Science University to help the community garner resources and inform the field. This case study describes the collaboration between the Mountain View Community Health Improvement Partnership and Oregon Health & Science University to increase the number of county children at a healthy weight. Research and projects occurred simultaneously since community members are motivated by action, and research is a slower process.
Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR 97239, USA. mcginnip@ohsu.edu
Paul B
PB
McGinnis
Monica
M
Hunsberger
Melinda
M
Davis
Jamie
J
Smith
Beth Ann
BA
Beamer
Danna Drum
DD
Hastings
D002648:Child; D003153:Community Health Services; D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009765:Obesity / Q000517:prevention & control; D009922:Oregon; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D013333:Student Health Services