Situational Assessment II

Question 1

4. Organize, Synthesize and Summarize the Data

-Summarize the Situation
Size, growth, burden, health inequities, public and partner perceptions, consequences of acting now vs. later.

• Summarize Situational Influences

Identify key factors, their impact, feasibility of change, and alignment with priorities.
Use Socio-Ecological Model and Force Field Analysis to highlight positive/negative influences and opportunities for action.

Summarizing Potential Solutions

Existing Programs/Strategies: Review current approaches.
Source: Identify origin.
Effectiveness: Evaluate proven impact.
Applicability: Assess fit for your population/context.
Unintended Impacts: Positive or negative side effects.
Unplanned Outcomes: Any unexpected results.

Question 2

Most of the times the pros and cons are not equally important.

Hard to make a balanced decision.

use Forced field analysis: helps you weigh up the forces for and against change.

How?

Take a piece of paper see picture in OneNotes

Answer 2

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Question 3

SWOT Analysis

Strengths: Internal advantages or resources of the organization.
Weaknesses: Internal limitations or areas for improvement.
Opportunities: External factors that could benefit the program.
Threats: External challenges or risks to the program.

Answer 3

The organization refers to the entity running or managing the program or intervention

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Question 4

Situational Assessment example format:

Answer 4

Columns:
- Factor (from summary of the situation)
- Factor short form
- Level of influence
- Direction of Influence (worse or not)
- In top three priorities
- Source of (these information/data)
- Directions or Conclusions (how intervention would create change or impact of intervention and end plan)

Question 5

Assessment of Applicability and Transferability:

Answer 5

Applicability:
Can the intervention work for us?
- Consider (political acceptability or influence, social acceptability, Available essential resources, organizational expertise and capacity.

See questions to ask

Transferability:
- Can we expect similar results? (extent of health status in local setting, magnitude of reach and cost effectiveness, characters of target population).

Question 6

5. Communication Plan:

Key Audience(s): Who the message is for.
Objectives: What you want to achieve.
Channels & Vehicles: How the message will be delivered.
Report Formats:
1-page brief: Short summary.
3-page executive summary: Key findings and recommendations.
25-page detailed report: Full, comprehensive report.

Question 7

6. Consider how to proceed

Answer 7

Evaluate results and next steps.
Identify gaps in data and impact on decisions.
Assess resources and mandate to act.
Check if ready for Step 3.
Engage project partners in decisions.

Question 8

Public Participation Spectrum:

Inform: Share information.
Consult: Gather feedback.
Involve: Engage in the process.
Collaborate: Work together.
Empower: Grant decision-making power.

Question 9

HEIA Steps:

Scoping
Identify affected populations (positive/negative impacts).
Consider health determinants and inequities.

Potential Impacts
Evaluate unintended positive/negative impacts.

Identify areas needing more information.

Mitigation
Develop strategies to reduce negative impacts.
Amplify positive impacts.

Monitoring
Track success of mitigation strategies.

Dissemination
Share results and recommendations to address health equity.

Answer 9

Health Equity Impact Assessment (HEIA) helps evaluate and address the potential impacts of policies or programs on different populations to ensure equitable health outcomes.

Question 10

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