The power of partnerships: state public health department multisector collaborations in major chronic disease programme areas in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multisector collaboration between state public health departments (SHDs) and diverse community partners is increasingly recognized as important for promoting positive public health outcomes, addressing social determinants of health, and reducing health inequalities. This study investigates collaborations between SHDs in the United States and different types of organizations addressing chronic disease in and outside of the health sector.

Methods

SHD employees were randomly selected from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors membership list for participation in an online survey. Participants were asked about their primary chronic disease work unit (cancer, obesity, tobacco, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and others), as well as their work unit col

SUBMITTER: Tsai E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9264297 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature