Internal Structure Analysis of a Tobacco Control Network on the U.S.-México Border.
Tobacco control (TC) networks (in which multiple agencies collaborate) are essential components within comprehensive TC efforts. The aim of this study was to assess the internal coalition outcomes hierarchy model (via the Internal Coalition Effectiveness [ICE] scale) in the present sample. Participants (members of a TC Network on the U.S.-México border; independent Waves 1 [N = 30] and 2 [N = 33; at a 1-year subsequent assessment]) completed a background questionnaire and an adapted version of the ICE scale. Mean values for ICE subscales suggested a strong enthusiasm of Network members and recognition of the importance of a cohesive social vision, employment of efficient practices, a need for improved and maintained knowledge/training, and stable social relationships among members. However, no significant differences were observed between data waves in the ICE subscales, multivariate analysis of variance: λ = .97, F(4, 43) = 0.31, p > .86. Considering a multifaceted assessment may enhance the understanding of the dynamics and strengths of the Network. Finally, including an assessment of the leadership's perspective regarding internal coalition outcome hierarchy model constructs to compare them with members' perspective is warranted.
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA tvcooper@utep.edu.
Theodore V
TV
Cooper
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA.
José Alonso
JA
Cabriales
VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
Thom
T
Taylor
The University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA.
Nora
N
Hernandez
Paso del Norte Health Foundation, El Paso, TX, USA.
Jon
J
Law
Paso del Norte Health Foundation, El Paso, TX, USA.
Michael
M
Kelly
D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D008800:Mexico; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013781:Texas; D019460:Tobacco Industry; D020340:Tobacco Use Cessation / Q000379:methods*; D014481:United States
education/training; public health; social networking