Participatory Approaches in Family Health Promotion as an Opportunity for Health Behavior Change—A Rapid Review

Maja Kuchler, Marie Rauscher, Pia Rangnow and Eike Quilling
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Maja Kuchler: Department of Applied Health Sciences, Hochschule für Gesundheit, University of Applied Sciences, 44801 Bochum, Germany
Marie Rauscher: Department of Applied Health Sciences, Hochschule für Gesundheit, University of Applied Sciences, 44801 Bochum, Germany
Pia Rangnow: Department of Health Sciences, Fulda University of Applied Sciences, 36037 Fulda, Germany
Eike Quilling: Department of Applied Health Sciences, Hochschule für Gesundheit, University of Applied Sciences, 44801 Bochum, Germany

IJERPH, 2022, vol. 19, issue 14, 1-15

Abstract: Background: With their influence on health behavior of children, families are important addressees in health promotion and prevention of chronic diseases. However, they are often difficult to reach, partly due to the open approach of health promotion services. Therefore, they should be addressed directly and be involved in shaping their living environment. The aim is to examine which approaches are used in participatory family health promotion and what practical experiences are made. Methods: A systematic literature search in PubMed, Web of Science, LIVIVO and a supplementary hand search were conducted. Ten of 718 screened publications were analyzed qualitatively. Results: Most included publications applied the community-led participatory approach CBPR. In seven publications, family actors could make decisions at any or all project phases. One finding is that positive effects on desired behavior change and improved health of target groups were observed. Frequently described success factors are the type of interaction, and a common goal. Conclusion: The forms of family participation in health promotion vary widely, with the lack of participatory practices being a major challenge. Family participation is a useful approach in shaping health promotion and should be further developed. This overview provides support for planning future participatory projects with families.

Keywords: family; participatory research; health promotion and prevention of chronic diseases; experience; methods (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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