Photovoice, a community-based participatory process, is an effective assessment method for gaining insight, as participants use photographs to reflect community strengths and concerns. It offers health educators an opportunity to "promote critical dialogue and knowledge about important issues through large and small group discussion of photographs" (Wang & Burris, 1997, para. 1).
Read MorePhysical activity metrics are often used in conjunction with other key health behavior data to assess the health needs within specific communities. It is a foundational health indicator, with valid data essential for monitoring and planning public health programs to improve community health.
Read MoreCentral to every health education program is the desire to improve the health of the priority population. Through a robust planning process, health education and promotion specialists can identify priority health issues and create unique health programs tailored to the specific needs and capacities of the targeted community.
Read MoreIntervention development, implementation, and evaluation requires a framework for effective program management, from the earliest stages to project completion. Issel (2014) defines an intervention as “those actions that are done intentionally to have a direct effect on persons with the health problem” (p. 185).
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