Correlates of coalition effectiveness: the Smoke Free Class of 2000 Program

Fifty state and local coalitions that carry out the Smoke Free Class of 2000 program of the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and American Lung Association were surveyed in 1990. Almost all (95%) rated themselves moderately or very active and a total of 88 900 second grade teachers...

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Published in:Health education research 1993-09, Vol.8 (3), p.375-384
Main Authors: Gottlieb, Nell H., Brink, Susan G., Gingiss, Phyllis Levenson
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Coalitions
Data Collection - methods
Health Care Coalitions - organization & administration
Health Education
Health Services Research - organization & administration
Health technology assessment
Humans
ORIGINAL ARTICLES
Prevention
Preventive Health Services - organization & administration
Program Evaluation
Smoking
Smoking Cessation
United States
USA
Voluntary Health Agencies
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Summary:Fifty state and local coalitions that carry out the Smoke Free Class of 2000 program of the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and American Lung Association were surveyed in 1990. Almost all (95%) rated themselves moderately or very active and a total of 88 900 second grade teachers were estimated to have received the materials. The availability of funds, competing priorities, lack of coordination, differences in agency service areas and personnel availability were most frequently cited as areas of concern to the coalitions. Personnel barriers and formality of coalition structure were independently related to perceived coalition effectiveness and, with the number of elementary schools, to perceived coalition activity. General recommendations, that were accepted upon completion of the assessment, included (1) formalization of agreements, mission statements, and goals and objectives, (2) attention to group formation and identification, and (3) clarification of national coalition expectations.
ISSN:0268-1153
1465-3648
DOI:10.1093/her/8.3.375