Evaluating STD Free! Processes Presented by Tonya Gunter, M.S. Metropolitan Public Health Dept. 311 23rd Avenue North Nashville, TN 37203 615-340-5648 Tonya.gunter@nashville.gov 2/19/2019
Evaluation Purpose To determine the resources necessary to build an effective community coalition To validate partnership strategies as appropriate to reducing syphilis in the target population 2/19/2019
Coalition 2/19/2019
STD Free! Coalition Provides information and prevention education to all Davidson County communities in order to influence behavior resulting in the reduction of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). 2/19/2019
Coalition Building What did we need to know? How did we learn the information? What did we learn? 2/19/2019
What did we need to know? Is the target population being reached? Has the identified target population changed over the last five years? 2/19/2019
How did we learn the information? (Data Collection) On-line evaluation tool to record daily processes Geographical Information Systems Technology (Mapping) Membership Satisfaction Survey 2/19/2019
What did we learn? 2/19/2019
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Conclusion 2/19/2019
What made the evaluation successful? User friendly tool Data entry in a timely manner Being able to answer community questions regarding effectiveness of events/strategies Multiple departmental team members working together 2/19/2019
What challenges were encountered? Regarding the database tool: Needed advanced computer skills in ACCESS Dependence on others who had the geographical information systems program and other skills resulted in time management issues 2/19/2019
Challenges continued… Internal/External Challenges: Membership recruitment Staff turnover Inconsistency of funding 2/19/2019
How did the evaluation help improve the program? Feedback provided information to strengthen the program weaknesses Program accountability was more effective and accurate Provided the criteria to promote the coalition and its vision 2/19/2019
What would you have done differently? Collaborate more with the research staff for statistical and analytical purposes Attend training sessions on quantitative analytical skills Pilot the program before complete implementation Developed a more structured evaluation process utilizing comprehensive research methodology 2/19/2019
Thank You! 2/19/2019