Contribution analysis to analyze the effects of the health impact assessment at the local level: A case of urban revitalization

Publication date: Available online 27 November 2019Source: Evaluation and Program PlanningAuthor(s): Jean Marie Buregeya, Christine Loignon, Astrid BrousselleAbstractThe health impact assessment (HIA) is a tool used to estimate the potential impact on health of non-health-related proposals prior to implementation. While it is increasingly used in Quebec, Canada, studies have not analyzed its medium-term impacts and potential long-term impacts. We conducted a contribution analysis using in-depth interviews with key stakeholders, as well as documents, observation and images related to HIA in order to analyze its impacts on the revitalization of road infrastructure, parks and green spaces, and residential housing. Our analysis not only reflects on the decision-making process through the adoption and implementation of HIA recommendations, but also on the link between actions implemented in the field and health outcomes.RésuméL’évaluation d’impact sur la santé (ÉIS) estime l’impact potentiel sur la santé des actions hors du champ de la santé avant leur implantation. Bien qu’elle soit de plus en plus utilisée au Canada, en particulier au Québec, les études n’ont pas analysé ses impacts intermédiaires et ses effets potentiels à long-terme. Nous avons appliqué l’analyse de contribution à l’aide d’entretiens approfondis avec les principales parties prenantes, les documents, l’observation et les images liées à l’ÉIS pour analyser ses effets sur la ...
Source: Evaluation and Program Planning - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research