The following scenario is an example of which theory of health promotion?
A church pastor noticed that elders of the church have stopped coming to church suppers because they were mostly edentulous and appeared to be embarrassed. The pastor called the dental school for help, which provided appropriate care, and gradually the elders became comfortable eating and resumed their attendance at the suppers.
A) Diffusion of innovations theory
B) Community organization theory
C) Social learning theory
D) Stages of change theory

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This is an example of the community organization theory. It is the process of involving and activating members of a community or subgroup to identify a common problem or goal, mobilize resources, implement strategies, and evaluate their efforts. The community can be large or small and can represent diverse definitions of community such as a geographic location, an organization, a workplace setting, or even a group with a common cause. Community organization involves social planning, social action, group consensus about common concerns, collaboration in problem solving, and formation of community partnerships or coalitions.

The Following Scenario Is an Example of Which Theory of Health