Chapter 6 - Developing a Problem

Question 1

1. Background and epidemiologic data
2. Determinants of the health problem
3. Solutions being considered
4. Potential Outcomes

Answer 1

Sequential Components of a Problem Issue/Statement

Question 2

• generally found on background section of a grant application
• A problem statement needs to sound like a problem when reading it or talking about it

Answer 2

Problem statement

Question 3

1. it must be workable or doable within the resources available to the researchers.
2. It must be usable. That is, the anticipated resolution of this problem is helpful, and the community will benefit from the resolutions sought in the research.

Answer 3

Conditions for a problem statement to be accepted:

Question 4

Stage 1 - Phrasing the problem
Stage 2 - Finding keywords to elaborate
Stage 3 - The PEEL approach
Stage 4 - putting it all together. Supporting the problem statement with references and data

Answer 4

Framework for writing a problem statement

Question 5

phrasing the problem

Answer 5

Stage 1 of framework

Question 6

finding keywords to elaborate

Answer 6

Stage 2 framework

Question 7

the PEEL approach

Answer 7

Stage 3 framework

Question 8

putting it all together. Supporting the problem statement with references and data

Answer 8

Stage 4 framework

Question 9

• Background & Epidemiologic data
• Size and scope of the problem
• Determinants of the health problem or risk factor
• Potential stakeholders
• Prevention opportunities

Answer 9

Develop a concise issue Statement