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Snapshot of California's Emergency Preparedness Efforts for Culturally Diverse Communities

Author(s):Dennis P. Andrulis; Nadia J. Siddiqui; Jonathan P. Purtle
Organization(s):Drexel University School of Public Health Center for Health Equality
Location:California
Year: 2008
Available at:http://www.diversitypreparedness.org/SiteData/docs/Panel%20Presentation%...   (report broken link)
Description:
This Slideshow presents the findings from a study which examined efforts to integrate racially and ethnically diverse communities into emergency preparedness programs in the state of California. By conducting a literature review, Web based review, and series of key informant interviews the study revealed a number of individual-level and institutional-level barriers to preparedness as well as promising strategies and lessons learned.   
Language(s):English
Communities:General
Subtopic:
Culturally Competent Care
Organizational Supports
Building Partnerships
Phase 2 - Preparedness
Target Audience:Emergency Planners & Managers; Public Health Professionals; Government; Policymakers
Resource Type:
Qualitative Study
Quantitative Study
Presentation