COPAR Flashcards
Which of the following best describes Community Organized Participatory Action Research (COPAR)?
A) A process where experts from outside the community identify problems and implement solutions without community input.
B) A research method where individuals work independently without consulting other members of their community.
C) A continuous process involving a community’s active participation in identifying local problems and taking collective action towards solving them.
D) An outdated approach to research that focuses on short-term solutions rather than long-term sustainability.
C) A continuous process involving a community’s active participation in identifying local problems and taking collective action towards solving them.
What is one of the key principles of COPAR?
A) Individual decision-making
B) Community participation
C) External intervention
D) Short-term solutions
B) Community participation
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of COPAR?
A) Empowerment
B) Social justice
C) Equity
D) Isolation
D) Isolation
COPAR aims to build people’s organizations by:
A) Mobilizing and enhancing the capabilities and resources of the people
B) Relying solely on external experts for problem-solving
C) Ignoring the community’s input and needs
D) Focusing only on immediate problems without considering long-term solutions
A) Mobilizing and enhancing the capabilities and resources of the people
Which of the following is a goal of COPAR?
A) To transform the apathetic, individualistic, and voiceless poor into a dynamic, participatory, and politically responsive community.
B) To maintain the status quo and avoid any changes in the community.
C) To rely solely on external experts for community development.
D) To focus only on short-term solutions without considering long-term impacts.
A) To transform the apathetic, individualistic, and voiceless poor into a dynamic, participatory, and politically responsive community.
Which principle of COPAR emphasizes the importance of working together with community members rather than acting as authorities?
A) Empowerment
B) Social justice
C) Collaboration
D) Action orientation
C) Collaboration
What is the aim of COPAR in terms of research findings?
A) To keep research findings within academic circles only.
B) To translate research findings into tangible improvements for the community.
C) To focus on theoretical knowledge without practical application.
D) To prioritize individual achievements over community benefits.
B) To translate research findings into tangible improvements for the community.
What is the primary goal of COPAR?
A) To provide medical assistance
B) To transform apathetic individuals into dynamic community members
C) To conduct research on community health
D) To implement government policies
B) To transform apathetic individuals into dynamic community members
Which phase in COPAR involves social investigation?
A) Pre-Entry Phase
B) Entry Phase
C) Organization Building Phase
D) Empowerment and Action Phase
B) Entry Phase
During which phase should one identify potential health risks associated with environmental sanitation?
A) Pre-Entry Phase
B) Entry Phase (Social Investigation)
C) Organization Building Phase
D) Sustaining & Strengthening Phase
A) Pre-Entry Phase
Ensuring cultural sensitivity is crucial during which phase of COPAR?
A) Pre-Entry Phase
B) Entry Phase
C) Empowerment and Action Phase
D) Sustaining & Strengthening Phase
A) Pre-Entry Phase
What activity is not recommended during the pre-entry phase of COPAR?
A) Identifying community leaders or gatekeepers
B) Observing without interacting with the community members
C) Ensuring cultural sensitivity to avoid physical harm
D) Conducting initial health surveys to identify immediate healthcare needs
B) Observing without interacting with the community members
Which phase of COPAR focuses on building the organizational structure within the community?
A) Pre-Entry Phase
B) Entry Phase
C) Organization Building Phase
D) Empowerment and Action Phase
C) Organization Building Phase
What is a key activity during the Pre-Entry Phase of COPAR?
A) Conducting health education sessions
B) Identifying community leaders or gatekeepers
C) Implementing health interventions
D) Evaluating the impact of health programs
B) Identifying community leaders or gatekeepers
What is a crucial step in the Pre-Entry Phase of Community Health Nursing?
A) Prescribing medications
B) Understanding the community’s health needs
C) Conducting laboratory tests
D) Implementing treatment plans
B) Understanding the community’s health needs