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Health Education Program Planning Flashcards

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  1. Which stage of the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change) describes a person who has no intention to change behavior in the next six months?

    Answer: Precontemplation

    In precontemplation, individuals are not yet considering behavior change within the next six months.

  2. A health educator selects an intervention strategy that uses peer educators to deliver messages to adolescents. This approach leverages which behavioral theory concept?

    Answer: Observational learning / social modeling

    Using peer educators applies the Social Cognitive Theory concept of observational learning, where people learn by watching similar others.

  3. During program planning, a 'stakeholder analysis' is conducted primarily to:

    Answer: Determine who has an interest in or will be affected by the program

    Stakeholder analysis identifies individuals and groups who have a stake in or will be impacted by the program.

  4. The Healthy People framework is BEST used in program planning to:

    Answer: Set national health objectives that programs can align with

    Healthy People provides national health objectives that serve as benchmarks for health education programs to align with.

  5. Which level of the Social-Ecological Model focuses on interpersonal relationships such as family and peer networks?

    Answer: Interpersonal level

    The interpersonal level of the Social-Ecological Model addresses relationships with family, friends, and social networks.

  6. When planning a culturally competent health education program, which step should occur FIRST?

    Answer: Conducting a cultural assessment of the target community

    A cultural assessment should occur first to understand the community's values, beliefs, and norms before designing any program components.

  7. A program objective states: 'By December 31, 60% of participants will demonstrate proper handwashing technique.' This is an example of a:

    Answer: Behavioral (learning) objective

    Behavioral objectives focus on changes in health behaviors or skills, such as demonstrating proper handwashing technique.