A public health nurse is planning a community health education program to address rising rates of obesity in an urban population. Which of the following strategies is the BEST approach to engage the community and promote long-term behavior change?
Conduct a series of educational lectures on nutrition and physical activity that are open to the public.
Sponsor a public health awareness campaign via local media on the importance of weight management.
Collaborate with community leaders and members to identify barriers and create culturally relevant solutions that address obesity risk factors.
Distribute multilingual brochures detailing proper diet and exercise recommendations to community centers.
The correct answer focuses on actively involving the community in the planning and implementation of the program, which increases the likelihood of buy-in and sustained behavior change. Community involvement fosters a sense of ownership, relevance, and applicability to their specific health needs. The other answers are less effective because they do not account for collaboration or community-specific tailoring. For example, a lecture-based approach is often passive and may not lead to long-term engagement, while distributing generic literature typically lacks personalization and does not guarantee understanding or action.
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