Policy, Competence and Participation: Empirical Evidence for a Multilevel Health Promotion Model
Rütten A, von Lengerke T, Abel T, Kannas L, Lüschen G, Rodriguez DJA, Vinck J, van der Zee J (2000)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2000
Journal
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Volume: 15
Pages Range: 35-47
Journal Issue: 1
Abstract
This paper uses data from a European health promotion evaluation study (MAREPS) to empirically test some fundamental assumptions of health promotion theory. Analysis shows that both the competence of individual actors and the opportunities provided for by health-promoting policies are significant predictors of participation in health promotion action. It also demonstrates effects of health promotion values on such action. Moreover, people's perception of their own political efficacy, e.g. their influence on community decisions that effect their health, turns out to be a significant predictor of self-rated health. In conclusion, the paper encourages further research to investigate the effectiveness of health-promoting policy strategies within a multilevel health promotion framework. As the present results indicate, effective health-promoting policies may create opportunities that enable individuals and communities to increase control over the determinants of health, and thereby improve their health.
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Universitat de Barcelona (UB) / University of Barcelona
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Universiteit Utrecht (UU) / Utrecht University
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University of Jyväskylä / Jyväskylän yliopisto
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Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (HMGU) / Helmholtz Munich
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Technische Universität Chemnitz
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Universität Bern
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University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
United States (USA) (US)
Limburg Catholic University College
Belgium (BE)
Spain (ES)
Universiteit Utrecht (UU) / Utrecht University
Netherlands (NL)
University of Jyväskylä / Jyväskylän yliopisto
Finland (FI)
Helmholtz Zentrum München - Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (HMGU) / Helmholtz Munich
Germany (DE)
Technische Universität Chemnitz
Germany (DE)
Universität Bern
Switzerland (CH)
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
United States (USA) (US)
Limburg Catholic University College
Belgium (BE)
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APA:
Rütten, A., von Lengerke, T., Abel, T., Kannas, L., Lüschen, G., Rodriguez, D.J.A.,... van der Zee, J. (2000). Policy, Competence and Participation: Empirical Evidence for a Multilevel Health Promotion Model. Health promotion international, 15(1), 35-47.
MLA:
Rütten, Alfred, et al. "Policy, Competence and Participation: Empirical Evidence for a Multilevel Health Promotion Model." Health promotion international 15.1 (2000): 35-47.
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