Open AccessSocial Network Gap Analysis Evaluation
Author(s) -
Candace Forbes Bright,
Thometta Cozart,
Braden Bagley,
Hannah Scott,
Jonathan Dennis
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
family and community health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.464
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1550-5057
pISSN - 0160-6379
DOI - 10.1097/fch.0000000000000210
Subject(s) - gap analysis (conservation) , equity (law) , work (physics) , social network analysis , health plan , public relations , public health , health equity , social determinants of health , business , political science , medicine , engineering , social capital , health care , nursing , mechanical engineering , biodiversity , ecology , law , biology
Despite the growing emphasis on collaboration in public health, there remains a dearth of literature providing tools for the evaluation of coalitions and councils. This study employed social network gap analysis as an evaluation tool. Survey data collected from the Southeastern Health Equity Council members were used to assess connections among members as a whole, by committee, by state, and by health specialty area. Analysis of how well Southeastern Health Equity Council met the representation outlined in its strategic plan was also conducted. Recommendations for improving the network and opportunities to effectively recruit and advance the work of Southeastern Health Equity Council are discussed.