Complete question: In PRECEDE-PROCEED, Phase ________, which seeks to subjectively define the quality of life of those in the priority population, is called ___________________.
a. II, Epidemiological Assessment
b. III, Behavioral and Environmental Assessment
c. IV, Administrative and Policy Assessment
d. I, Social Assessment
Answer: (D) I, Social Assessment
Explanation: The PRECEDE–PROCEED model is a framework of cost–benefit evaluation which establish aids to the health system, that in turn allows health program planners, policy makers and other stakeholders to efficiently analyze conditions and design sustainable health programs.
Lawrence W. Green proposed this framework in 1974. This framework provides detailed information or structure for proper assessment of health and quality of life needs, ensued by proper design, implementation and evaluation of health promotion to meet the desired needs.
However, Phase I (one) of this framework is termed ‘Social Assessment’ The first stage in the program planning phase (i.e Proceed) deals with the application of multiple sources of information through analyzing and evaluating the mutual problems that affect the population of interest quality of life.
