Evaluation of Health Education Programmes - HMPD Flashcards
What is the definition of evaluation in health education?
The process of determining the extent to which the objectives set for a health education session or programme were achieved.
What are three main reasons for evaluating health education programmes?
Identify implementation problems, assess progress, and ensure objectives are met within the specified time.
What is concurrent evaluation?
Evaluation conducted while the programme is ongoing to monitor and adjust activities.
What is intermediate evaluation?
Evaluation done at various points during the programme to allow for necessary changes.
What is terminal or final evaluation?
Evaluation conducted at the end of the programme to assess overall impact.
What are the two classifications of evaluation based on timing?
‘Ex-ante’ (formative) and ‘Ex-post’ (summative) evaluation.
Define ‘ex-ante’ or formative evaluation.
Evaluation conducted before or during the implementation phase to shape programme design.
Define ‘ex-post’ or summative evaluation.
Evaluation conducted after the programme to assess outcomes and overall effectiveness.
What are indicators in evaluation?
Measures of achievement of an objective or variables used to measure change.
List four qualities of good indicators.
Validity, Objectivity, Sensitivity, Specificity.
What is the first step in evaluating a health education programme?
Define the type of evaluation to be carried out (concurrent, intermediate, terminal; process/output/impact).
What is the second step in programme evaluation?
Select the objectives to be evaluated.
What is the third step in programme evaluation?
Select appropriate indicators based on the objectives.
List three data collection methods for evaluation.
Pre-test/post-test, community surveys, observation of practical skills.
What is the fifth step in evaluation of a health education programme?
Plan and prepare data collection tools and processes (e.g. questionnaires, training).
What is the final step in evaluation of a health education programme?
Decide on necessary actions based on the findings (e.g. change topics, modify objectives).
