Prompt: The health equity analysis provides an opportunity to identify health disparities between population groups and make health equity a strategic goal. Additionally, a careful plan to evaluate policies and programs can lead to an honest look at how health organizations are investing in resources, coordination infrastructure, and other services.
Your milestone submission should address the following:
I. Health Equity Analysis: Use evidence-based secondary sources and knowledge gained throughout the program to further analyze the extent of the health issue. Be sure to evaluate the efficacy of the research you review. Your health equity analysis should include but not be limited to the following:
A. Describe the extent to which the social determinants of health affect and are taken into consideration within the policy or program. How do they correlate with social justice and equity?
B. Explain the roles social and behavioral health science frameworks, theories, concepts, or models play in order to impact behavior change, justifying with academic resources.
C. Which theoretical framework or model does the policy or program follow? Do you agree, or would you suggest using a different one to support the work of this policy or program? Be sure to support your explanation with specific examples from credible sources.
D. Identify an alternative viewpoint, such as a stakeholder might have, on the public health issue addressed by the policy or program, and justify evidence that would support the viewpoint. Explain a plan for addressing differing viewpoints and suggest ways the policy or program could be altered to meet the needs of both parties.
II. Evaluation: In this section, you will define and defend the method you have chosen to evaluate your policy or program, then carry out the evaluation by answering in detail the questions appropriate for your chosen evaluation. Your evaluation should include but not be limited to the following:
A. Explain the type of evaluation method you have chosen to evaluate your selected policy or program (formative, process, outcome, or impact), and define what goals this evaluation will meet.
B. List the evaluation questions that will be addressed using your selected evaluation method. Examples of questions that may be asked can be found in the “Evaluation Questions by Method” document found in the resource section of your learning environment.
C. Provide a written evaluation by answering each question with appropriate detail.
