CHES Community Health Education Models and Theories

Question 1

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Equal partnership between researchers and community members throughout the research process

Answer

CBPR is a collaborative approach that equitably involves community members, organizational representatives, and researchers in all aspects of the research process.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the role of a 'community health educator' in a coalition?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating collaboration among diverse stakeholders toward a shared health goal

Answer

A community health educator in a coalition acts as a facilitator and coordinator, bringing together diverse stakeholders and aligning efforts toward shared public health objectives.

Question 3

Asset-based community development (ABCD) focuses on:

Accepted Answer

Identifying and mobilizing community strengths and resources

Answer

ABCD emphasizes identifying and leveraging existing community assets—skills, institutions, associations, and physical resources—rather than focusing solely on deficits.

Question 4

In community organizing, the concept of 'building critical consciousness' is most associated with:

Accepted Answer

Paulo Freire's empowerment education model

Answer

Paulo Freire's concept of 'conscientization' or critical consciousness involves helping community members recognize social, political, and economic forces shaping their health and take action.

Question 5

A health educator working to change tobacco retailer density in a neighborhood is addressing which level of the Social Ecological Model?

Accepted Answer

Policy/Societal

Answer

Retailer density is regulated through local ordinances and policies, placing this intervention at the policy or societal level of the Social Ecological Model.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES Community Health Education Models and Theories