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[Evaluation of health education programs].
1INSERM U21, Villejuif.
Revue D'Epidemiologie Et De Sante Publique
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Health education requires systematic planning and measurable objectives for effective behavior change. The PRECEDE model provides a quantifiable framework for health program development and evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Health Education
- Behavioral Science
- Program Planning
Context:
- Health education aims for voluntary health-behavior changes.
- Systematic planning and needs assessment are crucial for program validity.
- Current practices often measure activities, not health outcomes.
Purpose:
- To introduce the PRECEDE model for health education program planning.
- To provide a quantifiable method for educational diagnosis.
- To enable the definition of measurable objectives for program evaluation.
Summary:
- The PRECEDE model facilitates a comprehensive diagnosis of health, behavioral, and organizational factors.
- It guides the development of educational programs with clearly defined objectives.
- This systematic approach ensures programs are based on specific population needs.
Impact:
- Enhances the validity and credibility of health education initiatives.
- Shifts focus from activity measurement to measuring actual behavior and health status changes.
- Provides a foundation for rigorous program evaluation and effectiveness analysis.