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Discussion Post: Planning Implementing an Evaluation
Regardless of the size or type of health promotion program, performing a meaningful evaluation is of critical importance. Evaluations help public health professionals determine if a program should be expanded, discontinued, or improved. It can also help determine how programs impact the behaviors, knowledge, and attitudes of the participants involved and contribute to the field of knowledge around the subject.
To prepare:
Review the content for your health promotion program proposal that you have already drafted.
Consider how you might evaluate the effectiveness of the program.
Post an initial response to the Discussion by responding to the following points:
Question A. In your own words, describe the two basic purposes of program evaluation.
Question B. Describe one evaluation standard from the CDC's Framework for Program Evaluation that you think would be useful for your Health Promotion Program Proposal and justify your choice.
Question C. Discuss your selected evaluation study design.
Question D. Explain your rationale for selecting this evaluation study design.
Question E. Describe who would be in the comparison or control group if applicable.
Question F. Explain how the study design addresses internal and external validity.
Question G. Provide the evaluation question on which you will base your evaluation plan.