Question 1

In selecting a planning framework, all the following are taken into consideration except:

Accepted Answer

Compatibility with cultural norms is not a factor considered when selecting a planning framework.

Question 2

While similar to other planning models in some ways, PRECEDE-PROCEED differs in that:

Accepted Answer

The PRECEDE-PROCEED model begins with identifying the desired outcome and then works backward to determine the necessary interventions, focusing on the community's social problems first.

Question 3

Program implementation that begins with a launch or kickoff event is:

Accepted Answer

A launch or kickoff event is often characteristic of a health communication program, as it helps to create awareness and engage the target audience from the start.

Question 4

The first task undertaken when using the Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health is determining how the resources needed to conduct an environmental assessment match with the resources available.

Accepted Answer

The first task in the Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health is to determine if the resources needed to conduct an environmental assessment match the resources available.

Question 5

Performance objectives in the Intervention Mapping framework identify what the program participants must do in order for the desired behavioral outcome to occur.

Accepted Answer

Performance objectives in the Intervention Mapping framework specify the actions that participants need to take to achieve the desired behavioral outcomes, guiding the development of interventions.

Question 6

According to the MAP-IT framework, the best way to ensure the availability of data needed for tracking program progress is to collect it on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

Regular data collection is essential in the MAP-IT framework to monitor and evaluate the progress of a program effectively, ensuring that timely and accurate information is available for decision-making.

Question 7

Self-reported data, specifically concerning sensitive or personal information, is the most reliable.

Accepted Answer

Self-reported data can be biased or inaccurate due to factors like social desirability, memory errors, or misunderstanding of questions, especially when it involves sensitive or personal information.

Question 8

When using the MAP-IT framework, long-term success of the coalition's efforts lie in tracking and evaluating program outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The MAP-IT framework emphasizes the importance of tracking and evaluating outcomes to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of health initiatives.

Question 9

MAP-IT was specifically developed as a framework for planning and implementing programs to address the Healthy People 2020 objectives.

Accepted Answer

MAP-IT (Mobilize, Assess, Plan, Implement, Track) was developed as a framework to help communities implement Healthy People 2020 objectives by providing a structured approach to planning and executing health improvement initiatives.

Question 10

The assessments in Phase 4 of the MAPP process are conducted in a specific order, as the results from the previous one guides the following one.

Accepted Answer

The MAPP process is flexible, and while the assessments are interconnected, they do not have to be conducted in a specific order.

Question 11

Each of the assessments in Phase 4 of the MAPP process are carried out by a specifically created subcommittee.

Accepted Answer

Phase 4 of the MAPP process involves conducting four assessments, each typically carried out by a subcommittee or workgroup specifically formed to focus on that particular assessment.

Question 12

When using the MAPP process, it's important to know a community's core values, as they guide development of its services, projects, and budgets.

Accepted Answer

Understanding a community's core values is crucial in the MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) process as it ensures that the development of services, projects, and budgets aligns with the community's priorities and needs.

Question 13

In using the PRECEDE-PROCEED model to plan a program to address childhood obesity, neighborhood safety would be an example of an enabling factor.

Accepted Answer

Enabling factors are those that make it possible or easier for individuals to change their behavior, such as resources, skills, or conditions like neighborhood safety that facilitate or hinder the desired health behavior.

Question 14

Funder requirements are an example of factors identified by the administrative, organizational, and policy assessment in Phase 4 of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, influencing the type of program that could be seen implemented.

Accepted Answer

Funder requirements are considered external factors that can influence the implementation of a program, and they are assessed in Phase 4 of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, which focuses on administrative, organizational, and policy aspects.

Question 15

In the fourth phase of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, assessments of the delivery organization are conducted to identify aspects of the organization's culture that may affect the implementation and/or effectiveness of the program.

Accepted Answer

In the fourth phase of the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, which is the administrative and policy assessment and intervention alignment phase, assessments are conducted to identify organizational and policy factors, including cultural aspects, that may impact program implementation and effectiveness.

Question 16

The four stages of the framework Making Health Communication Programs Work are not applicable in all situations; therefore, they serve as guidelines rather than hard and fast procedures that must be followed in sequential order.

Accepted Answer

The framework is designed to be flexible and adaptable to different contexts, allowing for adjustments based on specific needs and circumstances.

Question 17

Although all planning frameworks address the four generic stages of planning, the amount of time it takes to plan a program differs depending on which is used.

Accepted Answer

Different planning frameworks have varying levels of complexity and detail, which can affect the time required to complete each stage of planning.

Question 18

An important task when using the Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health is defining the "community," as it's essential to ensuring the appropriate people are asked to serve on the assessment committee.

Accepted Answer

Defining the "community" is crucial in the Protocol for Assessing Community Excellence in Environmental Health to ensure that the assessment committee includes representatives who accurately reflect the community's needs and perspectives.

Question 19

Evaluation done at the end of a program or shortly thereafter is not appropriate for determining if behavior change occurred, but for determining if changes in the behavioral determinants occurred.

Accepted Answer

Evaluation done immediately after a program can assess changes in determinants like knowledge or attitudes, but behavior change often requires more time to manifest and stabilize.

Question 20

A process evaluation is conducted at the end of each MAPP phase.

Accepted Answer

A process evaluation is conducted at the end of each MAPP phase to assess the implementation of the program and identify areas for improvement.

Quiz 14: Planning and Needs Assessment for Public Health Programs