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- 1. Multiple ChoiceHow does the text define a need?"the difference between the present situation & a more desirable one""require something because it is essential or very important""expressing necessity or obligation"All of the above are mentioned
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhen identifying needs, it is important to focus mainly on actual needs versus perceived needs.TrueFalse
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following do NOT provide a valid reason why a needs assessment is the logical first step?Helps ensure scarce resources are allocated where they can give maximum health benefitEnables the application of equity & social justice into practice by focusing on those greatest in needCan help determine community capacityIt allows adequate attention for many health problems
- 4. Multiple Choice"Characteristics of communities that affect their ability to identify, mobilize, address social & public health problems" is known as:Community CapacityCommunity AgencyCommunity AdvocacyCommunity Eligibility
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhich of following locations are NOT completely correct in enabling a health education specialist to assess community capacity?Health care associated organizationsFaith-based groups & Social ServicesLaw enforcement & ParksBusinesses & Cafe's
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhen is a needs assessment NOT used?
1. When you have received categorical funding for a specific cause.
2. When stakeholders don't think it is necessary.
3. When one has been already conducted for a similar program.
4. When it is easily apparent.1, 2, & 31 & 32 & 3None of the above - 7. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are NOT questions that need to be answered after completing a needs assessment?Who makes up the priority population and what are their needs?What are the reasons for these needs existing?Which subgroups within the priority population require the highest need?How well have the identified needs been addressed in the future?
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThese three questions are asked after a needs assessment and they are trying to assess something in particular. What is this concept? Here are the questions:
1. What resources are available to address the needs of the community?
2. What is being currently done to resolve the identified needs?
3. How well have the identified needs been addressed in the past?Community AdvocacyCommunity CapacityCommunity CohesionCommunity Capability - 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich methods of data collection match these concepts?
A) Interactive
B) Minimal Contact ObservationalA) Secondary Data, B) Subjective DataA) Primary Data, B) Secondary DataA) Subjective Data, B) Objective DataA) Objective Data, B) Subjective Data - 10. Multiple ChoiceCross-Sectional Surveys are also known as:Cross-National SurveysSingle-Time SurveysSurveymonkeySingle-Contact Surveys
- 11. Multiple ChoiceMeasuring body weight as an outcome of exercise & dieting would be called what form of measure?ProxyCloseBMIDirect
- 12. Multiple ChoiceOpinion leaders are usually influential members of a community and they are also more likely to be the early adopters of innovative behaviours.TrueFalse
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich of following primary data collection methods have the lowest response rate?Written questionnariesTelephone interviewsGroup InterviewsElectronic questionnaires
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich method is used to take care of the limitation of telephone interviews? (unable to tap into cellphone users and the young population)Random-Digit DialingRandom-Number CallsRandomized-DialingRandom-Number Input
- 15. Multiple ChoiceThis type of primary data collection has a disadvantage which involves one or more group members influencing the response of others. Which of the following methods do NOT share this disadvantage?Group InterviewsCommunity ForumnNominal Group ProcessThe Delphi Technique
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich primary data collection occurs best if the participants do not know each other before the process?Focus GroupsNominal Group ProcessGroup InterviewsNone of the above
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThis a common health promotion technique of observation and it is known as:Windshield TourWalk ThroughNone are correct optionsTwo of the options are valid
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a participatory form of data collection which involves the priority population to collect their own data?PhotovoiceNone of the above are correct optionsPhoto FunPhoto Observation
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA Health Risk Assessment (HRA) documents various data such as family predispositions, personal behaviours, demographics, & physiological data. It uses computer analysis to develop a risk appraisal. Evidence shows that a person receiving HRA data demonstrates the improvement of health behaviours.TrueFalse
- 20. Multiple ChoiceSay if one wanted to search the following terms in a search engine. Ex. Health, Policy & Social Cohesion
In order to have these key terms in your sources, you must:put quotation marks around the key wordstype all the words in the search engineNone of the abovetype each term with no spaces - 21. Multiple ChoiceMapping is a useful way to arrange data. Which of the following definitions accurately describes mapping?an operation that associates each element of a given set the domain with one or more elements of a second set the range.Graphical representation of a procedure, process, structure, or system that depicts arrangement of and relationships among its different components, and traces flows of energy, goods, information, materials, money, personnel, etcProcess of determining locations and adjacencies of different types of goods displayed in a storeis the visual representation of data by geography or location, linking information to a place to support social and economic change on a community
- 22. Multiple Choice
These are the general steps followed in conducting a needs assessment. Fill in the blank part of the figure.Identifying risk factors linked to health problemsDetermining the health status of the priority populationCriticizing the dataUsing the mapping technique - 23. Multiple ChoiceAt what step would you decide if a comprehensive needs assessment is required?Step 1, Determining the purpose & scopeStep 2, Gathering DataStep 2, Validating the needStep 3, Analyzing Data
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhen in step 2 ( Gathering Data), it is recommended that the planners first conduct primary data and then locate secondary data within the local area.TrueFalse
- 25. Multiple ChoiceIf you find that the nature of your secondary data during a needs assessment seems highly quantitative, then your primary data collection should focus on:Qualitative dataSubjective dataQuantitative data2 of the options are valid
- 26. Multiple ChoiceSecondary data collection not only fills the gaps, but it is a great way to get those in the priority population to actively engage in the planning process.TrueFalse
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhen collecting data it is important to keep in mind what theoretical constructs you would like to measure. These are also known as:VariablesChancesCorrelationsCauses
- 28. Multiple ChoiceAnalyzing data is one of the most challenging process of a needs assessment since the indicators of health problems differ and also cultural competency needs to be taken into consideration. A systematic way that assists with this process is:Precede-Proceed ModelMapping modelProceed-PreceedMAPP Model
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich model assists with the process of priority setting?Basic Priority Rating ModelBasic Intervention ModelBasic Prioritizing HealthBasic Rating Model
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following are limitations of the Basic Priority Setting Model (BPR model)?A) Focus on communicable diseasesB) Focus on chronic diseasesC) Does not take into account the wide array of data available todayA & C
- 31. Multiple ChoiceIf you get a zero score on the 4th component of the BPR model, this just indicates that the problem is economically unrealistic and possibly has legality issues. In addition the problem gets dropped to the bottom of a priority list.TrueFalse
- 32. Multiple ChoiceStep four of the general process of conducting a needs assessment involves linking risk factors to the identified health problems. This involves categorizing the risk factors into genetic, environmental, & behavioural for a specific health problem. Which model are they using and what phase is it in?Precede-Proceed, Epidemiological assessmentPreceed-Proceed, Subjective & Situational analysisNone of the aboveMAPP, Creating a matrix
- 33. Multiple ChoiceWhen the planners are looking at the environment when linking risk factors to health problems, they are focused on observing the physical components.TrueFalse
- 34. Multiple ChoiceStep five of the needs assessment process is to identify the program focus and this is looking at predisposing factors, enabling factors & reinforcing factors which is a:Ecological & Educational AssessmentSubjective & Situational AnalyisisEpidemiological AssessmentProceed Phase
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhen planners are in the identifying program focus step, they need to decide which factor should receive the greatest attention. (predisposing, enabling, reinforcing factors)TrueFalse
- 36. Multiple ChoiceComponent C of the BPR model involves ranking the best interventions.TrueFalse
- 37. Multiple ChoiceIf great care was taken during the previous steps of the needs assessment process, then step ____ should be just double checking.6541
- 38. Multiple ChoiceFor the validating step of the needs assessment process, it would appropriate to confirm the identified need with a sample focus group from the priority population. In addition, seeking a "second opinion" from other health professionals would also be beneficial.TrueFalse
- 39. Multiple ChoiceHIA (Health Impact Assessments) are designed to do which of the following?
(BTW, they are based on 4 values democracy(those who get impacted should get to participate), equity(fair treatment), sustainable development (long-term & short-term implications are considered) & ethics (proper use of evidence)Assessing risks and benefits of an intervention on a priority populationSuggesting recommendations to promote positive health effects and minimize adverse ones in regards to proposalsAssess whether health promotion programs are reasonably designed (preventing the use of these interventions in a coniving manner)All of the above - Answer choicesTagsAnswer choicesTags