Maternal and Child Health Evaluation

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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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Author: BU

Home Page: http://www.uic.edu/sph/cade/amchp2001

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