Planning Decisions and Situational Assessment in Health Promotion

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Why is step two, developing a data-gathering plan, important in the planning process for health promotion programs?

To highlight health equity implications and unintended impacts of program options

To organize, synthesize, and summarize the data effectively

To identify key questions to answer through the assessment

To gather the data from different sources (correct)

What is the main purpose of gathering data in the planning of health promotion programs?

To make informed decisions during the planning process (correct)

To consider strengths and opportunities for individuals and communities

To develop a data-gathering plan

To highlight unintended program impacts

In the context of health promotion, what do unintended impacts refer to?

Negative outcomes that were specifically intended as part of the program

Any outcomes, both positive and negative, that were not originally planned for (correct)

Impacts that exclusively affect the socio-environmental conditions

Positive outcomes that were directly planned for

Which step involves presenting the information gathered during the situational assessment to key stakeholders and decision-makers?

Communicating the information to key stakeholders Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of the data-gathering process in health promotion planning ensures the identification of program options and health equity implications?

Gathering the data comprehensively Signup and view all the answers

In health promotion, what is the significance of identifying key questions to answer through the assessment?

To ensure the assessment focuses on important issues for decision-making Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a situational assessment in health promotion programs?

To guide all subsequent planning decisions and set priorities Signup and view all the answers

According to the 1986 Ottawa Charter, situational assessment results should ____________.

highlight the positive aspects of a health issue Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not conducting a thorough situational assessment?

Insufficient data for evidence-informed decision making Signup and view all the answers

In the context of health promotion programs, what does EIDM stand for?

Evidence-Informed Decision Making Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of a situational assessment, according to the Ottawa Charter?

It results from ongoing, meaningful input from the intended audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a situational assessment in planning health promotion programs?

To provide a foundation for all other decisions in a program Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of conducting a situational assessment in the planning of a health promotion program?

To inform planning decisions about program goals and objectives Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential benefit of partnering with universities and colleges in planning a health promotion program?

Expertise and a student population eager to gain practical experience Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a situational assessment and a needs assessment?

A situational assessment is a broader assessment that includes a needs assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a situational assessment in the planning of a health promotion program?

A snapshot of the present used to plan for the future Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a component of a situational assessment?

Examination of the legal and political environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a situational assessment in the six-step planning model of health promotion programs?

To inform planning decisions about program goals, objectives, and audiences Signup and view all the answers

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