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Needs Assessment - (answer)Systematic identification of needs within a
population and determination of the degree to which those needs are being
met
6 step process:
scope of work and purpose of needs assessment
gather the data
analyze the data
identify any factors linked to the health problem
identify the focus for the program
validate the need before continuing with the planning process
Primary Data - (answer)Data gathered by the health educator directly from or
about the individual or population of interest
Secondary Data - (answer)Data that have already been collected by others that
may or may not be directly gathered from the individual or population being
assessed. US Census
Stakeholders - (answer)May be involved in program operations as program
manager, program staff, partners, funding agencies, coalition members or those
served or affected by the program/project including patients, clients advocacy
groups and community members
individuals or agencies that have a vested interest in the health education
program
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Planning models - (answer)Precede proceed
Existing databases available to the public - (answer)BRFSS Behavioral Risk
Factor Surveillance System
National Library of Medicine's PubMed
ERIC Education Resources Information Center
Primary Data Sources - (answer)Surveys
Interviews
Observations
Community forums are public meetings
Focus Groups
Nominal group process: a few reps from priority population are asked to
respond to questions based on specific needs 5-7 people
Delphi Panel- group process that generates consensus by using a series of
mailed or emailed questionnaires. Process involves individuals from 3 groups:
decision makers, staff and program participants.
Self Assessment instruments
Community capacity inventory and community asset maps are tools for
identifying community resources and issues
Secondary Data Sources - (answer)Federal Gov Agencies: CDC
Vital records: US Census Bureau
Social Security
State and local agencies: BRFSS, YRBSS
Nongovernmental agencies: healthcare systems
Existing records: health data
Literature: peer reviewed journals
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Predisposing factors - (answer)individual knowledge and affective traits
Enabling factors - (answer)factors that make possible a change in behavior
Reinforcing factors - (answer)feedback and encouragement resulting from a
changed behavior, perhaps from significant or important others
Community's capacity to solve its health problems: - (answer)identify
community resources (persons, groups, places), abilities, skills, networks,
strengths, talents
create or strengthen the relationships between community members and
community orgs
mobilize the community around its strengths/resources
rally the community to develop a health vision of the future and introduce any
outside resources to fill gaps
Logic models - (answer)Can also be used after the needs assessment phase to
assess community capacity.
In a logic model, program inputs are linked to program activities or events. the
outputs of the activities or programming are then linked to the short,
intermediate and long term outcomes or intended program effects. logic
models have the potential to serve as visual roadmaps around which key
evaluation/research questions can be generated.
Primary prevention - (answer)Targeted toward health individuals to attempt to
reduce risk for illness or injury
Secondary prevention - (answer)involve screenings to help diagnose existing
disease, so that a person can seek treatment
NCHEC Study Guide Questions & Verified Answers |
100% Pass Rate Guaranteed | Latest Updated
Version
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Needs Assessment - (answer)Systematic identification of needs within a
population and determination of the degree to which those needs are being
met
6 step process:
scope of work and purpose of needs assessment
gather the data
analyze the data
identify any factors linked to the health problem
identify the focus for the program
validate the need before continuing with the planning process
Primary Data - (answer)Data gathered by the health educator directly from or
about the individual or population of interest
Secondary Data - (answer)Data that have already been collected by others that
may or may not be directly gathered from the individual or population being
assessed. US Census
Stakeholders - (answer)May be involved in program operations as program
manager, program staff, partners, funding agencies, coalition members or those
served or affected by the program/project including patients, clients advocacy
groups and community members
individuals or agencies that have a vested interest in the health education
program
, 2
Planning models - (answer)Precede proceed
Existing databases available to the public - (answer)BRFSS Behavioral Risk
Factor Surveillance System
National Library of Medicine's PubMed
ERIC Education Resources Information Center
Primary Data Sources - (answer)Surveys
Interviews
Observations
Community forums are public meetings
Focus Groups
Nominal group process: a few reps from priority population are asked to
respond to questions based on specific needs 5-7 people
Delphi Panel- group process that generates consensus by using a series of
mailed or emailed questionnaires. Process involves individuals from 3 groups:
decision makers, staff and program participants.
Self Assessment instruments
Community capacity inventory and community asset maps are tools for
identifying community resources and issues
Secondary Data Sources - (answer)Federal Gov Agencies: CDC
Vital records: US Census Bureau
Social Security
State and local agencies: BRFSS, YRBSS
Nongovernmental agencies: healthcare systems
Existing records: health data
Literature: peer reviewed journals
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Predisposing factors - (answer)individual knowledge and affective traits
Enabling factors - (answer)factors that make possible a change in behavior
Reinforcing factors - (answer)feedback and encouragement resulting from a
changed behavior, perhaps from significant or important others
Community's capacity to solve its health problems: - (answer)identify
community resources (persons, groups, places), abilities, skills, networks,
strengths, talents
create or strengthen the relationships between community members and
community orgs
mobilize the community around its strengths/resources
rally the community to develop a health vision of the future and introduce any
outside resources to fill gaps
Logic models - (answer)Can also be used after the needs assessment phase to
assess community capacity.
In a logic model, program inputs are linked to program activities or events. the
outputs of the activities or programming are then linked to the short,
intermediate and long term outcomes or intended program effects. logic
models have the potential to serve as visual roadmaps around which key
evaluation/research questions can be generated.
Primary prevention - (answer)Targeted toward health individuals to attempt to
reduce risk for illness or injury
Secondary prevention - (answer)involve screenings to help diagnose existing
disease, so that a person can seek treatment
