Journal article
Disaster preparedness networks in rural Midwest communities: Organizational roles, collaborations, and support for older residents
Journal of gerontological social work, Vol.61(7), pp.735-750
10/03/2018
DOI: 10.1080/01634372.2018.1474157
PMID: 29771200
Abstract
This study investigated the roles and interconnections among community organizations belonging to local disaster coalitions in Midwest in supporting older residents. Representatives from 44 organizations participated in one-time survey. Most were non-profit (68%) or federal/state/local government agencies (23%). The analyses of 761 relationships showed stronger collaborations in assessment (average strength=2.88 on a 5-point scale), emergency response (2.72), and planning (2.61); and weaker collaborations in co-sponsoring programs (1.71) and supporting older residents (2.03). The extent of collaboration (network density) to support older adults was also low. Coalitions may enhance network density and centralization by developing sub-committee structure and strengthening existing collaborations.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Disaster preparedness networks in rural Midwest communities: Organizational roles, collaborations, and support for older residents
- Creators
- Sato Ashida - The University of Iowa Aging Mind and Brain Initiative, Iowa City, IAXi Zhu - Department of Health Management and Policy, The University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IAErin L Robinson - School of Social Work, University of Missouri, Columbia, MOAudrey Schroer - Department of Community and Behavioral Health, The University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, IA
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Journal of gerontological social work, Vol.61(7), pp.735-750
- DOI
- 10.1080/01634372.2018.1474157
- PMID
- 29771200
- NLM abbreviation
- J Gerontol Soc Work
- ISSN
- 0163-4372
- eISSN
- 1540-4048
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Grant note
- 2014-016 / Retirement Research Foundation (10.13039/100001311)
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/03/2018
- Academic Unit
- Health Management and Policy; Injury Prevention Research Center; Public Policy Center (Archive); Community and Behavioral Health
- Record Identifier
- 9984063118402771
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