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Preventive social work in perceived environmental disasters.

M L Coulter1, C I Noss

  • 1Department of Community and Family Health, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612.

Health & Social Work
|January 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A modified social support network intervention model helps prevent extreme public reactions to environmental toxins and technological disasters. This model offers a basis for pre-event community preparation and intervention strategies.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Environmental Health
  • Social Work

Background:

  • Public responses to perceived environmental toxins and technological disasters can be extreme or inappropriate.
  • Existing intervention models may not adequately address these specific public reaction challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a modified social support network intervention model.
  • To provide a framework for preventing negative public responses to perceived environmental and technological threats.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a modified social support network intervention model.
  • Focus on pre-exposure community intervention strategies.

Main Results:

  • The model is designed to mitigate extreme or inappropriate public responses.

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  • It aims to foster more rational and constructive community engagement.

    • Conclusions:

    • The modified social support network intervention model offers a valuable tool for public health and environmental health professionals.
    • It serves as a foundation for proactive community intervention before exposure events occur.