Rosa A. Polanco
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Rosa A. Polanco has a total of 11 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Angela V. Dorado
Department of Social Work, The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
1 shared publication - Brenda L. Ramirez Vara
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
1 shared publication - David A. Perez
Sun City Dietitians, El Paso, TX 79905, USA
1 shared publication - Diego Garcia Tovar
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
1 shared publication - Elizabeth Camacho
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX 79968, USA
1 shared publication - Guillermina Gina Núñez-Mchiri
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA 92182, USA
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 20 August 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 17 (16) , 7507
Toward a Sustainable Future: Advancing Health Promotion in Underserved Populations Through Collaborative Engagement
Effective community health initiatives are grounded in strategic collaboration among community-based organizations and local residents to ensure the interventions are responsive to the community’s unique needs. Drawing on insights from community partners and project participants, this study explored key factors that facilitated, hindered, and strengthened community engagement, collaboration, and sustainability in health promotion efforts for underserved populations on the U.S.-Mexico border. This study utilized semi-structured interviews to gather the perspectives and insights of community partners and participants regarding effective health promotion strategies developed through our collaborative project. Data were collected from 15 community partners who have collaborated with our project and 15 participants who had attended our project events (n = 30). Our study identified four major themes: (1) key attributes and perceived value of effective health promotion activities, (2) tailored approaches for engaging underserved populations, (3) strategies for successful partnerships, and (4) ways to enhance health promotion and barriers to overcome. Practice implications are discussed.
- 20 August 2025
- Published by MDPI AG in Sustainability
- Vol. 17 (16) , 7507
Open AccessToward a Sustainable Future: Advancing Health Promotion in Underserved Populations Through Collaborative Engagement
Effective community health initiatives are grounded in strategic collaboration among community-based organizations and local residents to ensure the interventions are responsive to the community’s unique needs. Drawing on insights from community partners and project participants, this study explored key factors that facilitated, hindered, and strengthened community engagement, collaboration, and sustainability in health promotion efforts for underserved populations on the U.S.-Mexico border. This study utilized semi-structured interviews to gather the perspectives and insights of community partners and participants regarding effective health promotion strategies developed through our collaborative project. Data were collected from 15 community partners who have collaborated with our project and 15 participants who had attended our project events (n = 30). Our study identified four major themes: (1) key attributes and perceived value of effective health promotion activities, (2) tailored approaches for engaging underserved populations, (3) strategies for successful partnerships, and (4) ways to enhance health promotion and barriers to overcome. Practice implications are discussed.