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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Program Evaluation

Background:

  • Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading cause of mortality in the United States Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPIs).
  • Programs funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention focus on NCD prevention and control, including diabetes and tobacco use.
  • Capacity building in evaluation and surveillance is crucial for effective NCD programs in the USAPIs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance the evaluation and surveillance capacity of NCD programs within the USAPIs.
  • To assess the effectiveness of tailored training interventions in improving program evaluation skills.
  • To promote the development of culturally relevant evaluation tools.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted in-person and virtual training sessions on evaluation planning and logic models.
  • Incorporated traditional canoe-building themes into training materials for cultural relevance and memorability.
  • Provided additional tools and technical assistance to support participants in developing evaluation plans.

Main Results:

  • Training effectively translated complex evaluation concepts for participants.
  • Culturally tailored approaches enhanced the relatability and memorability of training content.
  • Participants successfully developed quality evaluation plans, indicating improved capacity.
  • Post-training support reinforced learning and contributed to robust plan development.

Conclusions:

  • Culturally tailored training interventions are effective in building capacity for NCD program evaluation and surveillance in the USAPIs.
  • The use of culturally relevant themes, such as traditional canoe-building, can significantly improve engagement and understanding.
  • Developing evaluation tools in collaboration with population representatives is essential for their utility and impact.
  • Investing in capacity-building initiatives with culturally adapted methods is recommended for improving public health outcomes in similar settings.