Documenting the process, results, impact, and effectiveness of community-based health promotion programs is an important part of any evaluation. This article provides information on how to write community-centered evaluation reports for program stakeholders. Specific prerequisites and principles are provided. In addition, several tips for increasing the use of the results are highlighted.
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