When developing an agenda in a community to effect change, which person(s) would be primary to engage in the development of this agenda?
A) Community medical director
B) Academic experts
C) Individual client
D) Community members
Ans: D
A basic tenet of community empowerment is that the community defines its own agenda. Community participation is a crucial element in engaging community members to develop agendas that serve as a cohesive force to mobilize the community toward a process of change.
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