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Building evaluation capacity in local programs for multisite nutrition education interventions.

Andrew Fourney¹, Jennifer Gregson, Sharon Sugerman

¹Network for a Healthy California, California Department of Public Health and Public Health Institute, Policy, Planning and Evaluation Section, Research and Evaluation Unit, Sacramento, CA 95899-7377, USA.

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Capacity building initiatives enhanced program evaluation skills among local health partners. This led to more rigorous evaluations and statistically significant results, fostering sustained evaluation practices.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Program Evaluation
Community Health

Background:

The Network for a Healthy California aimed to bolster program evaluation capacity among its local partners.
Capacity building efforts were crucial for ensuring the effectiveness and sustainability of public health programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the impact of a structured capacity-building program on the evaluation practices of local health partners.
To determine if specific evaluation frameworks and tools influenced the rigor and outcomes of program evaluations.

Main Methods:

Implementation of Empowerment Evaluation and Utility-Focused evaluation frameworks.
Provision of standardized tools: Scope of Work template, handbook, survey compendium, plan/report templates, data templates.
Delivery of technical assistance through teleconferences, workshops, and ongoing support.

Main Results:

Increased number of programs completing program evaluations over time.
Adoption of more rigorous evaluation designs by participating local partners.
Higher reporting rates of statistically significant evaluation results.

Conclusions:

A guided approach to capacity building, emphasizing collaboration over funding, effectively enhanced program evaluation skills.
The provided tools and frameworks facilitated the successful implementation and reporting of program evaluations.
Sustained engagement and support fostered a culture of continuous program evaluation among local health partners.