Program Implementation Strategies Flashcards

Which principle of adult learning (andragogy) is MOST important to apply when implementing health education programs for adults?

Answer: Adults bring prior experience that should be integrated into learning

Andragogy recognizes that adults learn most effectively when their life experiences are acknowledged and incorporated.

When encountering mission drift during program implementation, a health educator should:

Answer: Realign activities with the original program objectives

Realigning with original objectives ensures the program remains focused on its intended health outcomes.

A health educator implementing a diabetes prevention program in a rural community should FIRST:

Answer: Conduct a community assessment to understand local assets and barriers

A community assessment identifies unique rural resources and barriers that must be addressed in the implementation plan.

Dosage in program implementation refers to:

Answer: The amount and frequency of intervention exposure delivered

Dosage measures how much of the program participants actually receive, which affects effectiveness.

Which of the following scenarios represents a program implementation challenge related to resource constraints?

Answer: The program site has limited space and no audiovisual equipment

Physical resource limitations directly constrain the methods and activities a health educator can use during delivery.

When a community health program is implemented using a train-the-trainer (TTT) model, the PRIMARY advantage is:

Answer: Expanding program reach by building local educator capacity

TTT models multiply program reach by equipping community members to deliver the intervention themselves.

Which strategy BEST supports health equity during program implementation?

Answer: Targeting resources and adaptations toward underserved populations

Health equity requires directing additional resources to populations facing greater barriers to health.