Perspectives on program mis-implementation among U.S. local public health departments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public health resources are limited and best used for effective programs. This study explores associations of mis-implementation in public health (ending effective programs or continuing ineffective programs) with organizational supports for evidence-based decision making among U.S. local health departments.

Methods

The national U.S. sample for this cross-sectional study was stratified by local health department jurisdiction population size. One person was invited from each randomly selected local health department: the leader in chronic disease, or the director. Of 600 selected, 579 had valid email addresses; 376 completed the survey (64.9% response). Survey items assessed frequency of and reasons for mis-implementation. Participants indicated agreement with stat

SUBMITTER: Allen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7106610 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature