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Competency III
Implement Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs
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Health Care
Undergraduate 4
10/05/2010

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Term
Implementation
Definition
The process of putting a project, service, or progrram into effect.
Term
Learning Activities
Definition
Are the means used to carry out or implement the program. These are the instructional sessions that will address the learning objectives
Term
A Tailored message
Definition
Is any combination of information and behavior change strategies intended to reach one specific person or group, based on characteristics unique to that person, related to the outcome of interest, and derived from an individual assessment
Term
The 5 phases of the implementation process
Definition

1.Gain acceptance for the program

2. Specify tasks and estimate resources

3. Establish a system for progam management

4. Put the plans into action

5. Ending or sustaining a program

Term
What happens in the first phase of the implementation process? Phase 1: Gain acceptance for the program.
Definition
Acceptance of the program by the priority population and by those who will provide the services of the program.
Term
What happens in the second phase of the implementation process? Phase 2: Establish a system for program management.
Definition
Make a list of all the program activies and identify the relationships between and among them. 
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What happens in phase three of the implementation process. Phase 3: Establish a system for program management.
Definition
A system or schedule should be developed to ensure that the program progresses as planned.
Term
What happens in phase four of the implementation process? Phase 4: Put the plans into action.
Definition
Accomplished through: pilot testing, phasing in, or total implementation.
Term
what happens in phase five of the implementation process? Phase 5: Ending or sustaing a program.
Definition
Determining how long the program should run.
Term

What is Pilot testing?

(also known as piloting and field testing)

Definition
A trial run of the program on a small scale. It should include people who represent the priority population and be conducted in the same setting.
Term
What is Phasing-in?
Definition

The program is offered in increments.

 Participants are members of the priority population.

 

Term
What is total implementation?
Definition

When the entire program is started at the same time.

Best used with "One-Shot" types of programs. An example is a screening event.

Term
What are the limitations of pretesting:
Definition
  • Cannot ensure learning
  • Does not guarantee bevaior change
  • May not be precise
  • Is not a substitute for experience and judgment
Term
What are the uses of pretesting?
Definition
  • To assess knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behavior
  • To assess ability to comprehend
  • To assess attention and recall
  • To identify strengths and weaknesses in knowledge, kills, or other abilities
  • To determine personal/individual relevance of the information to be presented
  • To gauge sensitive or controversial elements of the health issue
Term
The first day of implementation often has special ________ activites
Definition
Kickoff
Term
Steps in the community organizing process include:
Definition

1. Recognize the issue

2. Gain entry into the community

3. Organize the people

4.assess the community

5. Determine the priorities and set goals

6. Arrive at a solution and select intervention strategies

7. implement the plan

8. Evaluate the outcomes of the action plan

9. Maintain the outcomes in the community

10. Loop back to step 4-9

Term
What is Article 1 in the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession?
Definition
Responsibiltiy to the Public
Term
What is Article 2 in the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession?
Definition
Responsibility to the Profession
Term
What is Article 3 in the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession?
Definition
Responsibility to Employers
Term
What is Article 4 in the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession?
Definition
Responsibility in the Delivery of Health Education
Term
What is Article 5 in the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession?
Definition
Responsibility in Research and Evaluation
Term
What is Article 6 in the Code of Ethics for the Health Education Profession?
Definition
Responsibility in Professional Preparation
Term
Theory
Definition
Is a set of interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that present a systematic view of events or situations by specifying relations among variables, in order to explain and predict the events or situations
Term
Theories are the ______ of every well-planned intervention.
Definition
Backbone
Term
A ______ is a subclass of theory.
Definition
Model
Term
Define model:
Definition
Are generalized, hypothetical descriptions that draw on a number of theories to help understand a specific problem in a particular setting or context
Term
Name the Behavior Change Theories?
Definition
  • Social Cognitive Theory (Bandura)
  • Transtheoretical Model (Prochaska)
  • Health Belief Model (Hochbaum, Rosenstock, Kegels)
  • Theory of Planned Behavior (Ajzen)
  • Diffusion of Innovations Theory (Rogers)
Term
The Transtheoretical Model is also known as:
Definition
Stages of Change Model
Term
What are the stages of the Transtheoretical Model?
Definition

1. Precontemplation

2. Contemplation

3. Preparation

4. Action

5. Maintenance

6. Termination

Term
What are the six constructs of the Health Belief Model?
Definition
  1. Perceived Susceptibility
  2. Perceived Seriousness
  3. Perceived Benefits
  4. Perceived Barriers
  5. Motivation
  6. Self-Efficacy
Term
According to the Theory of Planned Behavior, what influences behavior change?
Definition
  • a person's attitude toward the outcome
  • the social/subjective norms of people important in the person's life
  • the person's level of self-confidence and behavioral control
Term
4 P's of Marketing
Definition

Price

Product

Place

Promotion

 

Term
In the Diffusion of Innovations Theory the innovators are:
Definition
The first to adopt the new idea or program
Term
In the Diffusion of Innovations Theory the early adopters:
Definition
Wait until after the innovators adopt
Term
In the Diffusion of Innovations theory the Early Majority:
Definition
Adopt once the opinion leaders have done so
Term
In the Diffusion of Innovations Theory the Late Majority:
Definition
Adopt once the new idea or program becomes the norm
Term
In the Diffusion of Innovations Theory the Laggards:
Definition
Are the last to adopt or may never adopt
Term
Health educator's take on many roles when working on a health program. Some of these roles are:
Definition

Facilitator

Communicator

Advocate

Mediator

Term
Behavior is multifactorial, meaning:
Definition
Multiple strategies are needed to effect behavior change
Term
Primary prevention focuses on:
Definition
Preventing a condition
Term
Secondary prevention focuses on:
Definition
Treating or limiting a condition
Term
Tertiary prevention focuses on:
Definition
Managing an existing condition
Term
Informed Consent
Definition
The process of notifying an individual about certain aspects of a program prior to his or her participation
Term
Negligence
Definition
The failure to act in a careful or reasonable manner. 
Term
Omission
Definition
Not doing something you should have done
Term
Commission
Definition
Doing something you should NOT have done
Term
Justice
Definition
Rightfulness or Lawfulness
Term
To reduce the likelihood of legal improprieties:
Definition
  • Be aware of legal liabilities
  • Use only professionals or experts in the area being presented (when appropriate, they should be licensed, certified, or in other ways credentialed)
  • Inform participants about the potential risks of program participation and use written informed consent
  • When appropriate, require medical clearance for participation
  • Instruct staff not to practice outside their area of expertise
  • Follow building codes of regualtions
Term
Common approaches in community organizing include:
Definition
locality development, social planning, and social action
Term
Health Educators facilitate different groups; such as:
Definition
coalitions, advisory councils, support groups, and standing committees.
Term
Group facilitators work to enhance group cohesion and cooperation by:
Definition
leading and planning effective meetings, creating meeting agendas with action items, distributing meeting minutes, and attending to meeting details.
Term

Inherent risk

Definition

Dangers associated with participation of a program or any possible discomfort that one may experience.

Term

Prudent behavior

Definition

Acting as a reasonable person would act in a given situation.

Term
 Anonymity
Definition
Exists when no one, including the planners, can relate a participant’s identity to any information pertaining to the program. Thus information associated with a participant may be considered anonymous when such information cannot be linked to the participant who provided it.
Term

Confidentiality

Definition

Exists when planners are aware of the participants’ identities and have promised not to reveal those identities to others.

Term
Theories are _______ in nature, but they provide a guide as to what to expect about human behavior.
Definition
abstract
Term
Self-efficacy
Definition
A person's confidence in performing a behavior and overcoming possible barriers to that behavior
Term
What are the constructs in the Social Cognitive Theory?
Definition

Behavioral Capability

Expectations

Expectancies

Self-control

Emotional coping responses

Reciprocal determinism

Self-Efficacy

Term

True or False

In the Transtheoretical Model a person can be in any stage with any behavior and can move back and forth through the stages, depending on external factors afftecting the individual?

Definition
TRUE
Term

Transtheoretical Model

 

What happens in the precontemplation stage?

Definition
The person is not intending to take action in the next six months; some people may be unaware of or in denial about the problem
Term

Transtheoretical Model

 

What happens in the Contemplation stage?

Definition
The person is aware that there is a problem and is intending to take action in the next six months
Term

Transtheoretical Model

 

What happens in the Preparation stage?

Definition
The person is intending to take action in the immediate future, usually in the next month
Term

Transtheoretical Model

 

What happens in the Action stage?

Definition
The person has taken action (changed behavior) within the past six months
Term

Transtheoretical Model

 

What happens in the Maintenance stage?

Definition
The person has changed his or her behavior and has maintained the change for more than six months
Term

Transtheoretical Model

 

What happens in the Termination stage?

Definition
The person has zero temptation to return to the old behavior and 100 percent self-efficacy
Term
A one-size-fits-all approach of promoting programs has been replaced by...
Definition
Tailored and targeted promotion campaigns
Term
What do health messages need to appeal to?
Definition
The audience's needs, preferences, and health concerns
Term
Pretest results can help to determine the focus of health instruction based on?
Definition

Learner characteristics

Health practices

Developmental status

Term
When dealing with cultural sensitivity you should:
Definition
  • Assess your own values, attitudes, and beliefs about different racial/ethnic groups
  • Ask other staff members to recognize diversity
  • Incorporate traditional elements of the culture(s) of the audience
  • Build upon cultural beliefs and practices
  • Recognize that people from culturally diverse backgrounds may experience varying degrees of acculturation into and comfort with the dominant culture
  • Recognize that individuals may be bicultural or multicultural
  • Deveop a "zero tolerance" policy regarding discriminatroy words and behaviors based on racial/ethnic or cultural identity, including sexual orientation and gender identity
  • Develop Clear guidelines regarding disciplinary action
  • Develop participatory, collaborative partnerships with the community
  • Link with existing community service organizations to broaden services available to the community
  • Provide language assistance when appropriate
  • Use diverse material, including brochures, videos, and DVDs that are reflective of the cultural and ethnic diversity
  • Recognize the need to be culturally sensitive to all members of the priority population
Term
Participants need informed consent pertaining to:
Definition
  • The nature and purpose of the program
  • Any inherent risks or dangers associated with participation in the program
  • Any possible discomfort that may be experienced from participation in the program
  • The expected benefits of participation
  • Alternative programs or procedures that would accomplish the same results
  • The option of discontinuing participation at any time
Term
Different strategies used for behavior change
Definition
  • Workshops
  • health-risk appraisals
  • self-paced change methods
  • Personal coaching
  • Counseling
  • Skill development
  • Lectures
  • Computer-assisted instruction
  • Behavior modification classes
  • Visual aids/printed materials
  • Telephonic support
  • Incentive programs
Term
A mission statement and goals are developed for the target population after completion of?
Definition
Needs assessment
Term
Networking
Definition
Involves establishing and maintaining a wide range of contacts in the community who can be called on when needed.
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