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Evaluating A High School Mrsa Prevention Program: A Case Study, Jamie Henning
Evaluating A High School Mrsa Prevention Program: A Case Study, Jamie Henning
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
MRSA poses a significant health risk to athletes nationwide. This case study examines the application of an online training module to address knowledge gaps regarding Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among key decision-makers for high school athletes. It reviews the development and initial evaluation of a web-based training program designed to empower decision-makers with the knowledge to prevent MRSA infection and respond to suspected cases. Program evaluation recommended expanding the training module to wrestling staff with improved evaluation methods while continuing implementation and effectiveness assessment for the football staff. Despite initial data quality limitations, the online training module evaluation offered valuable …
A Case Study In Program Evaluation, Sydney Wilcoxson
A Case Study In Program Evaluation, Sydney Wilcoxson
Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.)
Evaluation is a critical component of a successful evidence-based health promotion program or intervention. In public health, evaluations ensure that interventions are achieving their intended objectives, provide feedback on program strengths and weaknesses, and serve as a mechanism of accountability and transparency to stakeholders so that they know their invested resources are being utilized in the most efficient manner. Without evaluation, it would be much more difficult to understand how well the intervention is working, and communication between stakeholders would be significantly affected.
A recently confirmed Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) outbreak on a Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) high school …