Health Intervention Health programs/interventions seek to address issues or needs through a coordinated group of activities. There are several steps involved in creating a health promotion program/intervention. Using the information gathered from research/other sources design a health promotion intervention to address any aspect of a problem you wish to analyze. (You are free to any examples) Follow this template to outline the program: 1. Write a Program description- Summary of what the program/intervention will do (5pts) 2. State your Target population-Say who will be affected by the program and what will be their role in the program (5pts) (Define the following characteristics of your target population, occupation and location/setting, age range, socioeconomic range, any potential cultural factors and other additional factors) 3. Write a Rationale- why is the program needed? (5pts) 4. Write your Goal- Description of the aim over a specific time period (2pts) 5. Write your Objectives- These should be SMART (specific, measurable, attainable,relevant, time bound) (5pts) 6. State what are your Key inputs, activities and outcomes (9pts) 7. Show your Linkages- Describe any collaboration with other providers or organizations working in this area. Indicate link to other programs which already exist. (3pts) 8. Write an Evaluation plan- Describe how you would evaluate each stage of the program. ( how will you measure progress? When do you know that you have achieved your objectives etc.) (5pts) |