A mixed-methods, theory-driven assessment of the sustainability of a multi-sectoral preventive intervention for South Asian Americans at risk for cardiovascular disease.
Milkie VuSaihariharan NedunchezhianNicola LanckiBonnie SpringC Hendricks BrownNamratha R KandulaPublished in: Implementation science communications (2024)
This study identifies common sustainability barriers and facilitators across different sectors, as well as those specific to certain settings. Aligning health equity interventions with community needs and values, organizational activities, and local context and resources is critical for sustainability. Challenges also arise from balancing the needs of specific populations against providing programming for broader audiences.