Evolution of a Coalition Network during a Whole-of-Community Intervention to Prevent Early Childhood Obesity.

ABSTRACT: Background: Community coalitions often lead and coordinate "whole-of-community" childhood obesity prevention interventions. A growing body of work suggests that coalition network ties, which facilitate transmission of information and advocacy, may be a key part of how such leadership operates. This study provides an understanding of the structure of coalition networks and how this structure changes over time. Methods: We administered semiannual network surveys during a pilot whole-of-community intervention in Somerville, MA (2015-2017). Participants included 16 multisector coalition members and their nominated discussion partners ("first-degree alters") related to childhood obesity prevention. Coalition and first-degree alter respondents named up to 20 discussio

SUBMITTER: Korn AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8390774 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature