MCHES 2023/2024 With Correct Answers 100% Verified (ACTUAL EXAM)

Research - correct answer- can be conducted with the intent to generalize findings from a sample to a larger population. It does not always aim for, or achieve, evaluative conclusions, and it is restricted to empirical (rather than evaluative) data. Statement of Purpose - correct answer- Clearly and succinctly defines the goal of the project. Elements include research design (quantitative study) or method of inquiry (qualitative study); variables (quantitative) or phenomena under investigation (qualitative study); priority population; and research setting (worksite, university, etc) Systematic Reviews - correct answer- a published qualitative review of a comprehensive synthesis of publications on particular topics. Can be helpful in identifying current gaps in a stream of literature that can be filled in with new, data-based health education/promotion research. Meta-analyses - correct answer- A systematic statistical method of evaluating data based on numerical results of several independent studies of the same problem. Combining data from multiple sources. Pooled analysis - correct answer- A method for collecting all the individual data from a group of studies, combining them into one large set of data, and then analyzing the data as if it came from one big study. Capacity Assessment - correct answer- Measure of actual and potential individual, group, and community resources that can be inherent to and/or brought to bear for health maintenance and enhancement. Mapping community assets also included in this assessment. Needs Assessment - correct answer- Systematic identification of needs within a population and the determination of the degree to which those needs are being met. Qualitative Data - correct answer- Information that is difficult to measure, count, or express in numerical terms. Must be careful not to introduce bias May use interviews, observational research, case studies, content analysis, etc. Quantitative Data - correct answer- Information that can be expressed in numerical terms, counted, or compared on a scale. Must construct questionnaire items in such a way that the responses produce data that are reliable and valid. Primary Data - correct answer- Data gathered by health education specialists directly from or about the individual or population of interest. These data answer questions related to the specific needs assessment. Collected by surveys, interviews, focus groups, and direct observation. Allows specialist to obtain accurate data about problems, influences, and potential solutions to health issues specific to the community. 20% attrition rate to account for no responses By convention, a significance value of 0.05 is used in health education/promotion research Secondary Data - correct answer- Data that have already been collected by others that may or may not be directly gathered from the individual or population being assessed. Examples: existing research published in peer-reviewed journals Sources include: CDC, MMWR, Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System, YRBSS, vital records, US Census Bureau, health care system, state & local agencies, literature, etc. Stakeholders - correct answer- Individuals or agencies that have a vested interest in the health education program Social Determinants of Health - correct answer- Conditions in which people are born, live, work, play, and age that affect their health risks, health, daily functioning, and quality of life. Health disparities- differences in access to or availability of facilities and services Health inequities- are avoidable inequalities in health between groups of people within countries and between countries Epidemiological Method (needs assessment model) - correct answer- focuses on epidemiological data (death rates, prevalence rates, birth rates, etc.) Public Health Model (needs assessment model) - correct answer- Attempts to quantify health problems and often uses epidemiological data. This model can be more focused on a specific population and can be mindful of limitations of resources. Social Model (needs assessment model) - correct answer- Investigates social or political issues that influence health. Asset Model (needs assessment model) - correct answer- Focuses on the strengths of a community, organization, or population and looks to find ways to use existing assets to improve health.