Conducting a Needs Assessment

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Conducting a Needs Assessment

Using the South University Online Library, and the Internet, select two completed needs assessments and compare and contrast the steps and results used to carry-out the assessments.

Write a 3 to 5 page paper that addresses the following:

What is measured in assessing health?

Describe the two assessments you chose. What data was collected in the needs assessments?

Identify and discuss the theory(ies) that influenced these needs assessments.

How were the results of the needs assessments used in program planning and design?

Be sure to support your statements with scholarly references and appropriate examples.

Submission Details:

Submit your assignment in Microsoft Word format to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.

Name your document SU_PHE6210_W2_Project_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Cite all sources using the APA format

Please use Notes from 55368, and these references:

Fertman C. I., Allensworth D. D., & (sophe) S. F. P. H. E. (2016). Health Promotion Programs: From Theory to Practice. [South University]. Retrieved from https://digitalbookshelf.southuniversity.edu/#/books/9781119163350/

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