Deck 1: Context of Health Program Development and Evaluation

Question 1

Which of the following is included in a definition of health?

A) The absence of illness
B) The presence of well-being
C) The presence of social capabilities
D) All of these are correct.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

In which field were the first evaluations done?

A) Education
B) Public health
C) Nursing
D) Psychology

Answer 2

A

Question 3

An assumption in program planning is that planning occurs in an orderly fashion.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

A paradox in health program planning is that the prosperity that is for the good of individuals and society may also be bad for health.

Question 5

Intentional efforts to create something that has not occurred previously for the betterment of others and for the purpose of meeting desired goals is a definition of _________________.

Question 6

The distinguishing difference between outcome and impact evaluations is the _________________ between intervention and the effect.

Question 7

Briefly describe the three key orientations of the current generation of evaluations.

Question 8

Is planning and evaluation a cyclical or a linear process? Explain your answer.

Question 9

List at least three groups that involve stakeholders in the program evaluation. For each group you identify, discuss which type of evaluation would be of most help or keenest interest to that group of stakeholders.

Question 10

What is the definition of the following term
-Community health assessment

Question 11

What is the definition of the following term
-Process evaluation

Question 12

What is the definition of the following term
-Effect evaluation

Question 13

What is the definition of the following term
-Cost evaluation

Question 14

What is the definition of the following term
-Comprehensive evaluation

Question 15

What is the definition of the following term
-Meta-evaluation

Question 16

Determine whether each is an active or a passive prevention program.
-Water fluoridation

Question 17

Determine whether each is an active or a passive prevention program.
-Low-sodium diets

Question 18

Determine whether each is an active or a passive prevention program.
-Bicycle helmets

Question 19

Determine whether each is an active or a passive prevention program.
-Smoke-free workplaces

Question 20

Determine whether each is an active or a passive prevention program.
-Immunizations

Question 21

Determine whether each is an active or a passive prevention program.
-Restaurant sanitation inspections