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Assignment 1: Initial Analysis for Program Planning

Needs Assessment

"As a concept, need is not only difficult to define but, once defined, difficult to measure" (Kettner, Moroney, & Martin, 2017, p. 63). Likewise, it can be challenging to define and measure assets-yet it is equally important to do so during this phase of program planning. This week's Learning Resources provide foundational information and guidance for conducting needs assessments, which entails discerning needs that must be addressed in light of the assets that are present.

As you return to Assignment 1, the attention turns to conducting a needs assessment for the problem you have identified. What data collection strategies could be most useful? What issues would likely be encountered? How would you address them?

To prepare for this week's section of Assignment 1:

1. Continue (from the Discussion) to:

• Identify a viable approach for conducting a needs assessment for your problem.

• Identify method(s) of data collection.

• Assess potential challenges and propose alternatives/solutions.

The full Assignment 1 is due by day 4 (Thursday 12/20/18) of this week. Instructions have been provided in previous weeks to help you prepare.

To complete: Write a 3- to 5-page paper, in APA format with at least 7 scholarly references in which you address the following level 1 and 2 header:

Also include an introduction and a conclusion as per APA guidelines.

1) Identification of a Problem and a Population

• Identify a problem and a target population.

(Note: Your problem should be clearly developed and related to a health-promotion and disease-prevention issue of national significance. You should select a target population so that your program can be designed to create maximum yet realistic impact at the aggregate level.)

2) Using a Theory or Model

• Analyze a theory or model that is relevant to your selected problem. Explain why this is the most appropriate model for you to use with this problem.

3) Literature Review (provide at least 4 scholarly articles less than 5 years old) )

• Assess the literature as it relates to your problem. Use evidence from the literature to support your response to the following question: Why is it important to assist this population to resolve the selected problem?

4) Needs Assessment

• Describe an appropriate approach to conducting a needs assessment for your problem.

• Identify method(s) of data collection.

• Assess potential challenges and propose alternatives/solutions.