CHES Advocacy for Health 2

Question 1

A CHES professional wants to influence a city council vote on a sugar-sweetened beverage tax. Which advocacy strategy is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Present peer-reviewed evidence and personal stories from affected community members

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Submit anonymous comments to avoid controversy

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Lobby council members only through social media posts

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Wait until after the vote to share health data

Question 2

Which term describes the process by which a health educator helps community members recognize their own strengths and capacity to create change?

Accepted Answer

Empowerment

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Compliance

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Surveillance

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Consultation

Question 3

A health educator is drafting a policy brief. What is the PRIMARY purpose of an executive summary in this document?

Accepted Answer

To provide a concise overview so decision-makers can quickly grasp key points

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To list all references and citations used

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To describe the health educator's credentials

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To outline the full research methodology

Question 4

When building a coalition for a tobacco-free parks ordinance, which action BEST reflects coalition-building principles?

Accepted Answer

Include diverse stakeholders such as parents, businesses, and faith organizations

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Recruit only health department staff to maintain credibility

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Limit membership to organizations with identical missions

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Keep coalition activities confidential to avoid opposition backlash

Question 5

A CHES is preparing testimony for a legislative hearing on mental health funding. Which element is MOST critical to include?

Accepted Answer

Clear, specific policy ask tied to documented community need

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A personal anecdote unrelated to the bill

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A critique of opposing legislators

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A comprehensive literature review covering all mental health topics

Question 6

Which ethical principle requires a health advocate to accurately represent research findings, even when results do not fully support the desired policy?

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Honesty and integrity

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Autonomy

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Non-maleficence

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Beneficence

Question 7

A community health educator uses social media to mobilize residents before a zoning board meeting on a new fast-food cluster near a school. This is an example of which advocacy tool?

Accepted Answer

Grassroots organizing

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Legal litigation

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Academic publishing

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Clinical intervention