The nurse working in a community clinic attempts to establish a free vaccination program to refer low-income families. What is the key strategy for success when implementing a health promotion activity?
A) Partnership development
B) Funding for projects
C) Finding an audience
D) Adequate staffing
Ans: A
Partnership development is the key strategy for success when implementing a health promotion activity. Identifying key stakeholders from the community allows problems to be solved and provides additional venues for disseminating information. Funding, finding an audience, and staffing a project are elements of a public health promotion activity, but developing a partnership helps empower children and families at the individual and community levels to develop resources to optimize their health.
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