Publications by authors named "Jamia Erickson"
Article Synopsis
- The COVID-19 crisis has hit the African American community hard, prompting the deployment of an emergency preparedness strategy through a partnership with churches to share accurate information about the virus.
- A needs assessment identified that the top resource needs for churches included financial support, food, utilities, and COVID-19 health information.
- Over an 8-week period, 120 churches received emergency preparedness manuals, and social media and email campaigns reached thousands of church members, showcasing the importance of community partnerships in promoting preparedness during a pandemic.