Capacity Analysis Flashcards
What is capacity in public health?
The ability of individuals, organisations, and systems to effectively and sustainably achieve public health objectives.
Why is capacity assessment important in PHN interventions?
Failure to assess capacity can compromise intervention effectiveness and quality of public health nutrition practice.
What is the aim of capacity building in public health?
To establish a sustainable health system that enables communities to address health issues.
What are the key attributes of capacity building?
Continuous process, improves performance, enhances objective achievement.
At what levels does capacity building operate?
Individual, organisational, and systemic levels.
What are the main domains of the capacity building framework?
Leadership
Resourcing
Intelligence
Partnerships
Organisational development
Project management
Workforce development
Community development
What are the key steps in the capacity building process?
Assess capacity needs.
Plan capacity-building programs.
Implement activities.
Evaluate impacts.
What are the challenges in measuring capacity?
Different capacity levels.
Context-specific factors.
Lack of standardised measurement tools.
What strategies can address capacity measurement challenges?
Engaging stakeholders (discussions, workshops).
Linking community expertise with technical knowledge.
Integrating interventions into existing structures.
Measuring capacity accurately for timely intervention delivery.
What is document analysis in capacity analysis?
Reviewing policies and goals to understand organisational capacity.
How do focus groups assist in capacity analysis?
They gather insights from stakeholders about capacity challenges and needs.
What is force field analysis used for in PHN?
Identifying barriers and facilitators to capacity development.
How are scorecards used in capacity analysis?
To track progress in nutrition-related areas.
What does a training needs assessment identify?
Knowledge gaps in areas like infant feeding practices.
How does community engagement contribute to capacity building?
By involving participatory processes in intervention design.
Why is tailoring strategies to local needs important?
It ensures relevance and effectiveness of interventions.
What is the benefit of using mixed methods in capacity analysis?
Provides a comprehensive understanding through surveys and focus groups.
How does building on existing initiatives improve PHN interventions?
It fosters trust and enhances sustainability.
Why is ensuring reliability and validity important in capacity analysis?
To maintain data accuracy and credibility.
What is the main goal of capacity analysis in public health?
To inform effective nutrition interventions, such as reducing sugar consumption.
How are visualisation tools used in capacity assessment?
Spider web diagrams track changes in nutrition indicators over time.
What is the purpose of a capacity assessment tool?
To rapidly assess population-level nutrition capacity.
What components are included in the capacity assessment tool?
Framework-aligned modules, such as evaluating availability of nutritious foods and healthcare resources.
Definition & importance of capacity analysis in PH:
Definition: Capacity refers to the ability of individuals, organisations, and systems to effectively and sustainably perform public health (PH) actions.
Importance: Failure to assess capacity during intervention planning can reduce effectiveness and quality of public health nutrition (PHN) practice.
Goals & key attributes of the capacity building process:
Goal: Establish a sustainable local health system for communities to address health issues.
Key Attributes: Continuous, improves performance, and enhances objective achievement.
Capacity components & framework:
Levels: Individual, organisational, systemic.
Domains: Leadership, resourcing, intelligence, partnerships, organisational development, project management, workforce & community development.
Process: Assess needs → Plan capacity building → Implement → Evaluate.
Challenges & solutions in measuring capacity:
Challenges: Context-specific factors, varying capacity levels, lack of standardised measurement tools.
Solutions: Stakeholder engagement, linking community expertise, integrating into existing structures, accurate measurement.
Tools for capacity analysis:
Document Analysis: Reviews policies & goals.
Focus Groups: Gathers stakeholder insights.
Force Field Analysis: Identifies barriers & facilitators.
Scorecards: Tracks progress in nutrition areas.
Training Needs Assessment: Identifies knowledge gaps.
Strategies & approaches to capacity analysis:
Community Engagement: Involves participatory processes.
Local Adaptation: Tailors strategies to community needs.
Mixed Methods: Uses surveys & focus groups for comprehensive analysis.
Building on Existing Initiatives: Enhances trust & sustainability.
Reliability & Validity: Ensures data accuracy.
Outcome & visualisation in capacity analysis:
Goal: Inform effective nutrition interventions (e.g., reducing sugar consumption).
Visualisation Tools: Spider web diagrams to track nutrition indicator changes.
Capacity assessment tool:
Purpose: Rapid assessment of population-level nutrition capacity.
Modules: Framework-aligned components (e.g., availability of nutritious foods, healthcare resources).
