MPH Community Health & Health Promotion 3

Question 1

In program evaluation, 'formative evaluation' is conducted:

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During program development or implementation to improve the program while it is ongoing

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After a program concludes to measure long-term population impact

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At the exact midpoint of a program to assess intermediate outcomes

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Before any funding decisions are finalized

Question 2

The PRECEDE-PROCEED model is primarily used in public health for:

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Planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and disease prevention programs

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Clinical diagnosis and individualized treatment planning

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Conducting epidemiological outbreak investigations

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Health facility accreditation and licensing

Question 3

Which type of community health intervention operates primarily at the policy and environmental level?

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Tobacco-free workplace policies enforced across all employers

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Individual health education sessions with at-risk patients

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One-on-one counseling for smoking cessation

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Self-help peer support groups for smokers

Question 4

A 'logic model' in public health program planning is best described as:

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A visual diagram linking program inputs, activities, outputs, and short- and long-term outcomes

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A statistical method for analyzing community health data

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A qualitative interview guide used to engage community members

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A financial budget template required for grant applications

Question 5

'Process evaluation' in public health programs focuses on:

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How the program was delivered, including fidelity, reach, dose, and implementation quality

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Whether the program ultimately achieved its intended health outcomes

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The cost-effectiveness and return on investment of the intervention

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Long-term sustainability and scalability of the program model

Question 6

In community health practice, 'cultural competence' is best defined as:

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The capacity of programs and providers to effectively serve populations with diverse cultural backgrounds and needs

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Translating all health materials into multiple languages

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Exclusively hiring healthcare workers from underrepresented communities

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Removing all cultural content from health education materials to avoid bias

Question 7

Which study design is considered the gold standard for evaluating the effectiveness of a community health intervention?

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Randomized controlled trial (RCT)

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Cross-sectional survey

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Case-control study

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Ecological correlational study