Beyond the Brochure: Evaluating Real-World Health Promotion…

WEEK 5 ASSIGNMENT: Assignment Title:

“Beyond the Brochure: Evaluating Real-World Health Promotion Programs”

Assignment Overview:

In this reflection-based critical thinking task, you will evaluate a real-world health promotion program using public sources and apply evaluation models from the course. You will select a publicly visible health promotion program (national, state, or local) and assess its effectiveness using standard public health evaluation models and metrics.

Assignment Components

Step 1: Select a Real-World Health Promotion Program

Choose a specific program with publicly available outcomes or data (e.g., CDCs Tips from Former Smokers, a local Move More fitness initiative, or a school-based nutrition program).

Briefly describe:

• The target population
• The health issue addressed
• The goals/objectives of the program

Step 2: Apply an Evaluation Framework

Use one of the following models/frameworks to structure your evaluation:

• RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance)
• Logic Model (Inputs, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes)
• CDCs Framework for Program Evaluation

Evaluate:

• At least 2 metrics (e.g., behavior change, disease incidence, awareness)
• Whether outcomes met the programs goals
• Limitations or gaps in data or delivery

Step 3: Reflection and Recommendation (300400 words)

Write a personal analysis that reflects on:

• The programs overall effectiveness
• How evaluation helped you better understand real-world implementation
• One recommendation you would make to improve or expand the program
• How this evaluation process aligns with CHES Area 4 competencies

Submission Format:

• PDF or Word document with the following sections:

1. Program Summary
2. Evaluation Framework Application
3. Reflection & Recommendation