Planning & Evaluation Flashcards
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A prevention program evaluation finds a statistically significant reduction in alcohol use but only among males. This finding demonstrates the importance of:
Answer: Subgroup analysis to identify for whom programs work
Subgroup analysis reveals differential program effects by demographic characteristics, informing how programs should be tailored or adapted.
Which planning document outlines the sequence of program activities, responsible parties, timelines, and expected outputs for a prevention initiative?
Answer: Work plan
A work plan operationalizes the program by specifying tasks, responsible staff, timelines, and deliverables needed to implement a prevention initiative.
The primary purpose of a community readiness assessment in prevention planning is to:
Answer: Gauge how prepared and willing a community is to address a specific problem
Community readiness assessment measures community awareness, motivation, and capacity to address a substance use issue, which influences strategy selection.
A CPS is evaluating a school-based prevention program. Which data collection approach raises the MOST ethical concerns when working with minors?
Answer: Collecting identifiable biological samples without parental consent
Collecting identifiable biological samples from minors without parental consent violates ethical principles of informed consent and protection of vulnerable populations.
When a prevention program is implemented with 'high fidelity,' it means:
Answer: The program was delivered exactly as specified by its developers
Fidelity refers to the degree to which a program is implemented as its developers designed it, which is critical for replicating outcomes found in research.
In a logic model, 'long-term outcomes' for a substance abuse prevention program would BEST include:
Answer: Sustained reduction in community substance use rates over three or more years
Long-term outcomes represent lasting, meaningful changes in behavior or conditions in the community, occurring years after the intervention.
Which approach helps a prevention specialist ensure that program goals align with identified community needs?
Answer: Mapping program goals directly to the risk and protective factors identified in the needs assessment
Aligning program goals with data-identified risk and protective factors ensures that the intervention directly addresses the community's actual prevention needs.