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Needs Assessment & Data Collection Flashcards

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  1. The 'gap analysis' component of a needs assessment compares:

    Answer: The current state of a problem with the desired or ideal state

    Gap analysis identifies the difference between the current situation and the desired outcome, defining the scope of the problem to address.

  2. Which of the following BEST describes 'epidemiological surveillance' in prevention?

    Answer: The ongoing systematic collection and analysis of data to monitor health trends

    Epidemiological surveillance is the continuous, systematic monitoring of disease or behavior patterns to detect trends and inform action.

  3. When analyzing qualitative focus group data, which technique is MOST commonly used to identify themes?

    Answer: Thematic coding

    Thematic coding involves systematically categorizing qualitative data into recurring patterns or themes that emerge from the text.

  4. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) Strategic Prevention Framework Step 2 focuses on:

    Answer: Assessing needs, resources, and readiness

    Step 2 of SAMHSA's SPF is Assessment, which involves examining the community's needs, resources, and readiness to address substance misuse.

  5. A prevention specialist notices that alcohol-related ER visits are highest in census tracts with the greatest density of alcohol outlets. This is an example of:

    Answer: Ecological correlation linking environmental factors to outcomes

    Ecological correlations show relationships between environmental characteristics and outcomes at the population level, though causation cannot be confirmed.

  6. Which type of validity ensures that a survey instrument measures the construct it is intended to measure?

    Answer: Construct validity

    Construct validity verifies that an instrument accurately measures the theoretical construct (e.g., alcohol dependence, readiness to change) it claims to assess.

  7. Community readiness assessment evaluates:

    Answer: The community's current stage of awareness and motivation to address a specific issue

    Community readiness assessment measures the community's awareness, knowledge, and motivation regarding a specific problem, guiding the selection of appropriate strategies.