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Sharon M McDonnell¹, Abdiaziz S Yassin, Wayne G Brown

¹Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Center for Evaluative Clinical Sciences-Educational Programs, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, New Hampshire, USA. sharon.mcdonnell@dartmouth.edu

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Summary

A new method helps evaluate public health interventions by assessing program capacity, including intervention efficacy, human resources, infrastructure, and community support. This practical tool aids field workers in identifying and addressing program weaknesses for improved effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Health Services Research
Program Evaluation

Background:

Effective program evaluation is crucial for optimizing public health interventions.
Existing methods may not adequately assess interventions within current program capacities.
Field workers require practical tools for assessing intervention strengths and weaknesses.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and test a practical method for estimating the effectiveness of public health interventions.
To provide a tool for program staff to assess intervention efficacy, human resources, infrastructure, and community support.
To aid in identifying and addressing program weaknesses for improved public health outcomes.

Main Methods:

A questionnaire-based method was developed to assess four core components: intervention efficacy, human resources, infrastructure, and community support.
The assessment tool was tested in seven diverse countries: Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda, Guatemala, the Philippines, and Ghana.
The method allows program staff to evaluate the presence of necessary elements for successful intervention delivery.

Main Results:

The developed method provides a structured approach to assess public health intervention effectiveness.
The assessment identifies specific areas of strength and weakness within existing program capacities.
The tool facilitates explicit discussion and targeted improvements for program implementation.

Conclusions:

This practical method assists field workers in evaluating public health interventions and identifying areas for enhancement.
The tool is valuable for assessing program design and implementation in humanitarian relief settings.
It highlights the critical need for capacity building in evolving disaster situations.