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

Eval Program Plann. 2020 Apr:79:101746. doi: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.101746. Epub 2019 Nov 27.

Abstract

The 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.

Keywords: Analyse de contribution; Analyse des effets; Built environment; Contribution analysis; Effect analysis; Environnement bâti; Evaluation; Health impact assessment; Impact; Impacts; Revitalisation urbaine; Urban revitalization; Évaluation; Évaluation d’impact sur la santé.

MeSH terms

  • Built Environment / economics
  • Built Environment / organization & administration*
  • Decision Making
  • Health Impact Assessment / methods*
  • Health Promotion / organization & administration
  • Humans
  • Parks, Recreational / organization & administration
  • Politics
  • Program Evaluation / methods
  • Quebec
  • Urban Renewal / economics
  • Urban Renewal / organization & administration*