CHES Basic 2

Question 1

Which step in the PRECEDE-PROCEED model involves assessing quality of life and social problems in the target population?

Accepted Answer

Social assessment

Answer

The social assessment phase examines the subjective quality of life and social problems that define the community's needs.

Question 2

A health educator wants to ensure a program is accessible to people with disabilities. Which principle is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Universal design

Answer

Universal design ensures programs, materials, and environments are accessible and usable by all people regardless of ability.

Question 3

In Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory, what term describes an individual's belief in their ability to perform a specific behavior?

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy

Answer

Self-efficacy is Bandura's concept referring to one's confidence in their capacity to execute a particular behavior successfully.

Question 4

Which data collection method is MOST appropriate for gathering detailed personal health narratives?

Accepted Answer

In-depth interview

Answer

In-depth interviews allow the researcher to probe for rich, detailed personal accounts of health experiences.

Question 5

A health educator calculates the number of new cases of a disease over a specific time period. This measure is called:

Accepted Answer

Incidence rate

Answer

Incidence rate measures the number of new cases of a disease occurring in a population during a defined period.

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