This Working Group seeks to better understand the cultural effectiveness of and receptivity toward current public health messaging and communication about COVID-19 among under-resourced urban populations. Specifically, it will examine the relationship between the intersecting conditions and statuses such as poverty; disability status; English proficiency; internet access; and locality; and negative health outcomes (i.e., COVID-19) within historically under-resourced neighborhoods. As considerations for improved disaster communication practices emerge from this work, outcomes will help public health entities and policymakers to employ more culturally effective communication methods both in times of crisis and during the ensuing recovery.
CONVERGE is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Division of Civil, Mechanical, and Manufacturing Innovation, Program on Humans, Disasters, and the Built Environment (Award #1841338). Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.