| Autor: |
Katherine Schaff, Lori Dorfman |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2019 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Health Equity, Vol 3, Iss 1, Pp 30-35 (2019) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2473-1242 |
| DOI: |
10.1089/HEQ.2018.0066 |
| Popis: |
Purpose: To examine local health department (LHD) engagement in addressing the social determinants of health by using the foreclosure crisis as an example. Methods: National survey of 166 LHD staff on the foreclosure crisis (2006?2014). Results: About one quarter (28%) of respondents reported that their LHD had engaged in work related to the foreclosure crisis, 7% planned to engage, and 65% did not or were not planning to engage. Views about the role of LHDs in addressing the foreclosure crisis varied: 30% stated that LHDs should work on foreclosure. Conclusions: A substantial number of respondents reported that their LHD addressed foreclosure, or supported engagement, yet there are divergent perceptions of appropriate LHD roles. LHDs follow a pattern described by the diffusion of innovations theory: Innovative LHDs can share their work on foreclosure and housing, early adopters are poised to act, and others may follow if they have support. |
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