HIV/STD prevention in adolescence

Purpose: The purpose of this exercise is to develop the skill of presenting a program or project from an evaluation perspective. Topics to cover: Word limits: 600 words Instructions and tips: Background on the public health problem: Ordinarily this section would require an in-depth analysis of the problem. For purposes of this assignment we will assume others have completed this in-depth analysis. Your job is to provide a brief summary describing the public health problem that the intervention is designed to address. Suggested topics to cover include: Brief description of the problem in epidemiological terms Note: if you select a multi-phase campaign or project you may select to focus on just one phase of the campaign for this and the subsequent team assignments. Description of the intervention: This section explains to the reader the different activities that are carried out with the aim of achieving the program objectives. This information is important for understanding the program and (later) designing the process evaluation. For the purposes of this assignment limit the description to a summary overview of the organization’s mission/history and focus on program goals and objectives. x Part 2. Logic Model The conceptual framework is the most challenging aspect of this assignment. Allocate the greatest portion of time on this assignment to getting it right. You can use the logic model template provided in module 4; but are encouraged to review additional logic module resources suggested. Additional guidance is as follows: Background on the public health problem Objectives of the program (project) Description of the intervention intended to achieve the objectives Subgroups within the population most affected Experience to date in addressing the problem (previous or existing programs/interventions results from quantitative or qualitative research studies program reports other) Barriers to behavior change On a single page draw a conceptual framework that illustrates how the program is expected to achieve its long-term objective (e.g. reducing the prevalence of TB etc). Use a system of boxes/circles and arrows to identify the pathways by which the intervention is expected to have an impact. Use the boxes to show general concepts (e.g. knowledge). (In the next exercise [#2] you will convert these concepts into measurable indicators). Use the conceptual framework to reflect the main objectives of the program (expected results). Incorporate the concept of initial intermediate and long-term outcomes in your conceptual framework (you can do so by using column headings or labels at the bottom of the page). Focus on results in this exercise; do not worry about the details of outputs that will get you there (e.g. number of workshops people trained ads broadcast) Incorporate the idea of “context” into your framework. Illustrate where the intervention fits within the conceptual framework. Use the arrows in a causal sense; that is use arrows to show that “Box A” influences “Box B.” Do not use arrows between boxes if there is not a plausible causal relationship (for example exposure to a radio program does not determine or influence the age of the listener!). Make the figure flow from left to right. (Note: this is arbitrary; some graphs flow vertically). Factors on the left influence those further to the right. Focus on the most important concepts. For simplicity limit the number of concepts mentioned to 15 or less (recommended range: 10-15 concepts). Note: you may want to further explain a general concept (e.g. knowledge) with additional details (e.g. the types of knowledge) but you don’t need to be exhaustive. The purpose is to demonstrate your understanding of how to “illustrate” how a program is expected to work in visual/graphic form. Do not include any narrative with the logic model (i.e. paragraphs that explain the framework-because that is in part 1). The model should be self-explanatory. Give a title that explains what the conceptual framework is supposed to show. Be as clear and concise as possible. (Test your diagram: is it easy to understand the main ideas at a glance?) Background on the public health problemObjectives of the program (project)Description of the intervention intended to achieve the objectives Subgroups within the population most affectedExperience to date in addressing the problem (previous or existing programs/interventions results from quantitative or qualitative research studies program reports other)Barriers to behavior change On a single page draw a conceptual framework that illustrates how the program is expected to achieve its long-term objective (e.g. reducing the prevalence of TB etc). Use a system of boxes/circles and arrows to identify the pathways by which the intervention is expected to have an impact.Use the boxes to show general concepts (e.g. knowledge). (In the next exercise [#2] you will convert these concepts into measurable indicators).Use the conceptual framework to reflect the main objectives of the program (expected results).Incorporate the concept of initial intermediate and long-term outcomes in your conceptual framework (you can do so by using column headings or labels at the bottom of the page).Focus on results in this exercise; do not worry about the details of outputs that will get you there (e.g. number of workshops people trained ads broadcast)Incorporate the idea of “context” into your framework.Illustrate where the intervention fits within the conceptual framework.Use the arrows in a causal sense; that is use arrows to show that “Box A” influences “Box B.” Do not use arrows between boxes if there is not a plausible causal relationship (for example exposure to a radio program does not determine or influence the age of the listener!).Make the figure flow from left to right. (Note: this is arbitrary; some graphs flow vertically). Factors on the left influence those further to the right.Focus on the most important concepts. For simplicity limit the number of concepts mentioned to 15 or less (recommended range: 10-15 concepts). Note: you may want to further explain a general concept (e.g. knowledge) with additional details (e.g. the types of knowledge) but you don’t need to be exhaustive. The purpose is to demonstrate your understanding of how to “illustrate” how a program is expected to work in visual/graphic form.Do not include any narrative with the logic model (i.e. paragraphs that explain the framework-because that is in part 1). The model should be self-explanatory.Give a title that explains what the conceptual framework is supposed to show.Be as clear and concise as possible. (Test your diagram: is it easy to understand the main ideas at a glance?)