Child Health Partnerships: A review of program characteristics, outcomes and their relationship

Abstract

Background. Novel approaches are increasingly employed to address the social determinants of health of children world-wide. Such approaches have included complex social programs involving multiple stakeholders from different sectors jointly working together (hereafter Child Health Partnerships). Previous reviews have questioned whether these programs have led to significant improvements in child health and related outcomes. We aim to provide definitive answers to this question as well as identifying the characteristics of successful partnerships. Methods. A comprehensive literature search identified 11 major Child Health Partnerships in four comparable developed countries. A critical review ..