During which phase are training programs for community leaders typically provided?

The organization-building phase is the appropriate moment for implementing training programs for community leaders. This phase focuses on enhancing the capacity and skills of individuals who can lead community initiatives and programs effectively. By providing training during this period, community health nurses can equip leaders with the necessary tools, knowledge, and confidence to mobilize resources, engage the community, and promote health initiatives.

Conducting training in this phase ensures that the community has well-defined leadership that can foster collaboration, address community needs, and implement strategies that support health promotion. This focus on building leadership capacity is crucial for the long-term success and sustainability of health initiatives within the community.

Training programs are less relevant in the entry phase, where the emphasis is on initial assessments and understanding community dynamics. Similarly, the integration phase typically focuses on incorporating established programs within the community, while the sustenance and strengthening phase is more about maintaining and evaluating existing efforts rather than developing new leadership.