Health Belief Model correct answersModel which people assess the threat of an emerging disease by assessing their perceived susceptibility against the severity of the disease.
Programs correct answersa set of planned activities over time designed to achieve specific objectives
Program Plannin...
Health Belief Model correct answersModel which people assess the threat of an emerging disease by
assessing their perceived susceptibility against the severity of the disease.
Programs correct answersa set of planned activities over time designed to achieve specific objectives
Program Planning correct answersprocess of identifying needs, establishing priorities, diagnosing causes
of problems, assessing and allocating resources and determining barriers to achieving objectives
Vision Statement correct answersone-sentence or one-phrase statement that describes the long term
desired change stemming from the efforts of an organization or program
Program Mission Statement correct answersstatement of the general focus or purpose of the program.
Can be one-sentence statement or short narrative that broadly defines the program's purpose. Mission
statements identify the scope or focus of the organization or program and are enduring over time
Goals correct answersgeneral, long-term statements or desired program outcomes and provide the
direction upon which all objectives are based
Objectives correct answersstatements that describe, in measureable terms, the changes in behavior,
attitude, knowledge, skills, or health status that will occur in the intervention group as a result of the
program. They are small, specific steps that enable the goal to be met
Community-based organization (CBO) correct answerspublic or private, nonprofit organization of
demonstrated effectiveness that is representative of a community or significant segments of a
community and provides educational or related services to individuals in the community
Coalition correct answersgroup of diverse organizations and constituencies working together toward a
common goal
,Cultural competence/cy correct answersan ability to understand, communicate with and effectively
interact with people across cultures. Comprises these components: a) awareness of one's own cultural
worldview, b) attitude towards cultural differences, and c) knowledge of one's orientation affects
different professional practices and relationships
Stakeholders correct answersgroups of key people such as those involved in the program operations,
those served or affected by the program, and the primary users of the program.
Expressed needs correct answersobserved through individuals' use of services, such as an exercise class
taken by older adults at a senior center.
Actual needs correct answersmay be inferred through the discrepancy of services provided to one
community group as compared to another, such as bicycling and walking lanes.
Perceived needs correct answersrefer to what individuals in a community state that they want, such as
more healthy food choices in a school's vending machine.
Normative needs correct answersa discrepancy between an individual's or group's current status and
that of others, such as smoke free environment in restaurants among different cities.
Well Planned Health Education Programs correct answersA) Incorporate collected data about the health
issues addressed and/or about other similar programs
B) Organize at the grassroots level to involve the populations that will be affected
C) Will be most successful if the propriety population feels it has been instrumental in program
development
D) Important to provide a sense of ownership and empowerment among those in the population of
interest
The community organization process includes: correct answerscommunity recognition of the issue,
entrance of health education specialists into the community to help organize the citizens, community
assessment, priority setting, selection and implementation of an intervention, and evaluation and
reassessment of the action plan.
, Health education specialists should: correct answers1. weigh the benefits and shortcomings of
conference calls, webinars, face-to-face meetings, and strive to make participation seamless for priority
populations, partners, and other stakeholders.
2. Should communicate about gatherings via oral messages, newsletters, and traditional and/or social
media to ensure the broadest possible participation.
Coalition correct answerscommunity groups and collaborative efforts
Collaborative efforts correct answersprovide the opportunity for program planners to bring together
representatives from diverse organizations, segments, or constituencies within the community to work
toward a common goal. Also bring together a combination of resources and expertise.
Steps for an effective coalition: correct answers1. Analyze the issue or problem on which the coalition
will focus
2. Create awareness of the issue
3. Conduct initial coalition planning and recruitment
4. Develop resources and funding for the coalition
5. Create coalition infrastructure
6. Elect coalition leadership
7. Create an action plan
To promote this collaborative effort, health education specialists: correct answersneed to research the
partner organizations mission's, establish clear goals, tasks, and communication methods, and
continually monitor effectiveness.
People who may be interested in the program planning process: correct answers1. Individuals who
represent various groups within the priority population
2. Representatives of other stakeholders not represented in the priority population
3. Individuals who have key roles within the organization sponsoring the program
Obstacles: correct answers1. Lack of time
2. Lack of awareness
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