Quality of life improvement

Effect Evaluation— Consider the expected effect (within a reasonable timeframe).

Variables:

Indicators—How will the variables be measured?

Quality of life improvement – (maternal mortality)- provide more details  – the tie phsyciians( self reports ) – that hospitals – 1 hospital doctor at gospital other hospitals

Track incidence and prevalence rates in the  (Florida Department of Health) for decreasing maternal mortality rates two 2 years. Noting improvements within labor and delivery units in hospitals. Conducting surveys of mothers on adequate postpartum care. 

Health outcomes (nutrition, mental, social support)

Track their visits to their OBGYN, PCP, usage of prenatal vitamins (self-reported). Survey families support level. Build a dossier on each patient outlining access to care. 

Behavioral outcomes (knowledge, cultural competence, doctor visits, stds)

Measure confidence level with physicians, preventative measures and resources provided by the program. Measure annual visits for specific clinics and providers. *Survey knowledge pre/post about changes in attitudes knowledge contraception*

Determinants

Measure levels of knowledge, social support and mental health status within the communities and family before and during follow-ups. Distinguish if participants acquired healthcare insurance and the primary language spoken. 

Performance objectives (i.e., what people have “to do”)

Add more – how? More for this part

Encourage family to notice changes in attitude and postpartum depression symptoms. Motivate patients to utilize preventative measures. Survey patients on level of confidence, comfort and self-efficacy. Utilize resources provided and express concerns related to their health. 

Process Evaluation— Consider expected processes (within a reasonable timeframe).

Variables:

Indicators—How will the variables be measured?

Intervention dissemination and adoption

Measure number of participants attendance of 8 sessions. Measure number of visits to online programs. 

Intervention implementation

–                 Completeness

–                 Fidelity

–                 Continuation

–                 Program user’s evaluation-(ask for feedback after completion of program)

–                 Program user’s barriers

Measure how many health educators  are implementing the program. Track the number of pamphlets given out to churches, health clinics, doctor offices. 

Secure funding through grants, and partnering with CBOs. 

Survey participants feedback in the pilot program on the materials. 

Intervention exposure

–                 Attendance and use of materials

–                 Participant evaluations