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What is the first step in building a successful prevention program as described in the text?
What is the first step in building a successful prevention program as described in the text?
- Defining the problem in specific quantifiable terms
- Planning and testing interventions
- Conducting a community assessment (correct)
- Setting goals and objectives
What is an example of a specific quantifiable problem definition mentioned in the text?
What is an example of a specific quantifiable problem definition mentioned in the text?
- Building consensus on the need for action in the community
- Identifying common childhood injuries and diseases in the community (correct)
- Establishing self-sustaining funding sources
- Gathering data pertinent to community goals
What is the main characteristic of 'goals' in the context of building a prevention program?
What is the main characteristic of 'goals' in the context of building a prevention program?
- Specific, time-limited, and quantifiable targets
- Broad and general statements about long-term changes (correct)
- Simple, measurable, accurate, reportable, and trackable objectives
- Measurable results to evaluate the program's effectiveness
What is emphasized when planning and testing interventions for a prevention program?
What is emphasized when planning and testing interventions for a prevention program?
What is the purpose of implementing and evaluating interventions in a prevention program?
What is the purpose of implementing and evaluating interventions in a prevention program?
What is recommended in building a prevention program in terms of creating an implementation plan?
What is recommended in building a prevention program in terms of creating an implementation plan?
What is important to consider in building consensus within a community for a prevention program?
What is important to consider in building consensus within a community for a prevention program?
What is recommended when seeking funding for a prevention program?
What is recommended when seeking funding for a prevention program?