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Maternal and Child Health Evaluation
Evaluation is a single word, but it has multiple meanings and functions in MCH
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Conclusions
The academy awards should be a model for MCH Evaluation
History of MCH Evaluation
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Evaluation as tool of MCH programs
Evaluation needs to be a management tool
Roles of Evaluator
Evaluation As Management Tool
Evaluation must be incorporated into all phases of program cycle
We must conceptualize MCH programs as “learning environments”
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Three Levels of Evaluation
Performance indicators are important, but they are not a substitute for program evaluation
Evaluation is an inherently political (and professional) enterprise
The MCH community has not sufficiently or effectively used Evaluation to gain political support for our programs
Evaluation can provide critical information for our advocacy and political allies
Evaluation can build political support (and strengthen program effectiveness) by giving a “Voice” to community-based groups and other MCH constituencies
Implementing meaningful MCH evaluation efforts requires leadership and partnership at the Federal, State, City and Program Levels
Evaluation is an evolving capacity in MCH
Evaluation scientific capabilities and infrastructure need to be nurtured in MCH
Strengthen MCH Evaluation
Strong MCH Evaluation requires on active, thoughtful plan to build MCH Evaluation capacity
Assure Scientific Credibility of MCH Evaluation
Coalition for Excellence in MCH Epidemiology
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MCH Program Evaluations provide a basis for establishing a broader national MCH Research Agenda
Conclusion
MCH Evaluation is a critical tool for the MCH field - to improve the health of mothers, infants and families.
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The limited MCH Bureau SPRANS evaluation efforts
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