Process for needs assessment 1. determine the scope of work and the purpose for the
needs assessment.
2. gather the data
3. analyze the data
4. identify any factors linked to the health problem
5. identify the focus for the program
6. validate the need before continuing with planning process
theories & program planning help shape the answers to the questions what, why, and how
5 models of needs assessment epidemiological model, public health, social, asset, rapid
epidemiological model focuses on epidemiological- death rates, prevalence rates, birth
rates
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public health model attempts to quantify health problems and often uses epidemiological
data- more focused on specific population and can be mindful of limitations of resources
social model investigates social or political issues thatt influence health
asset model focuses on strengths of a community, organization, or population and looks to
find ways to use existing assets to improve health
rapid a framework used when time and money are lacking for a needs assessment- it
offers basic information but is lacking in detail
community forum or public meetings bring together people in a particular populations to
discuss their perceptions of the community health problems
focus group individuals invited to participate based and led by a group administer