Working with communities in health and human services
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Community development approaches to integrated health care planning and delivery has had a chequered history—both in ‘Western’ economies and developing nations. As the authors point out: ‘‘As whealthx practitioners we are aware that the rhetoric about the importance of engaging communities and building community capacity is not always matched with resources«.The re-orientation of governments and organisations towards a greater focus on working with communities has resulted in the need for a new set of skills.’’
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