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Introduction to Community Health Assessment Methods

Introduction to Community Health Assessment Methods

The professor explains that in community health assessment, ensuring the validity of both qualitative and quantitative data is crucial.

He emphasizes the significance of factors such as face validity, theoretical and empirical validity, social value, and valency.

When examining city actions, the profrssor explains the need to consider how health considerations are integrated into policy-making, sectoral involvement, and community leadership dynamics. He stresses the value of understanding community perceptions, narratives, and relevant data. Additionally, he mentions the usefulness of toolkits in developing strategies, with techniques like SWOT analysis aiding in decision-making and planning processes.

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