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Background: The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the alcohol prevention programme called SAFER initiative in 2018. The objective of the initiative is to provide support for Member States in reducing the harmful use of alcohol at a national level. Twelve communities, across Ireland, were identified where the SAFER interventions will be delivered over three years. The stakeholders included Ireland’s SAFER implementation and national alcohol steering committees.
Methods: A design thinking workshop was planned to enable all stakeholders to co-create a logic model identifying the key components of the planned programme and to identify key milestones in the project planning. The workshop opened with a Lego Serious Play© exercise. This is known to create a basis for co-creation among diverse participants. It initiates the creative thinking process and a discussion and analysis of objects created which provides an opportunity for sharing. Workshop teams brainstormed on the design of the model using post it notes and a blank model template to focus discussions.
Results: A pen-ultimate draft of the logic model was devised and brought to the national steering committee for their input, after which a final logic model was developed to inform the delivery of the SAFER Alcohol Programme at a community level. As part of the logic model, a baseline online survey was rolled out in the 12 communities. A total of 1,053 participants have completed the survey, the mean age was 38.5 (SD 15.8) and 66% of the participants were female. Most participants have completed third level education (67.5%), are in a relationship (63%) and earn above minimum wage (49.8%).
Discussion: The first ever logic model for the application of the WHO SAFER Programme at a community level can be shared internationally. Survey findings will inform the baseline indicators of harmful use of alcohol at a national level.
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