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Formative and Process Evaluation of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs

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  • Mary-Anne Dehar

    (University of Auckland)

  • Sally Casswell

    (University of Auckland)

  • Paul Duignan

    (University of Auckland)

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This article discusses the concepts of formative and process evaluation, and their application in the field of health promotion and disease prevention. Process evaluation fulfills the need for information on program implementation, which is important in interpreting program outcomes, and informing future efforts in similar areas. Formative evaluation aims to help develop and improve programs from an early stage, when opportunities for influence are likely to be greatest. Greater application of formative and process evaluation to such programs in thefuture has the potential to lead to better designed and more effective programs, and improved understanding of the factors influencing program outcomes.

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  • Mary-Anne Dehar & Sally Casswell & Paul Duignan, 1993. "Formative and Process Evaluation of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Programs," Evaluation Review, , vol. 17(2), pages 204-220, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:evarev:v:17:y:1993:i:2:p:204-220
    DOI: 10.1177/0193841X9301700205
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    1. Papineau, Danielle & Kiely, Margaret C., 1996. "Participatory evaluation in a community organization: Fostering stakeholder empowerment and utilization," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 19(1), pages 79-93, February.

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