A PHN Working in the Local Public Health Department Has

question 1

Multiple Choice

A PHN working in the local public health department has completed a community assessment as part of a community team concerned about the rising levels of obesity and hypertension in the community which included a cultural assessment. The team is now ready to develop an intervention. What is the best next step?

• A)Identify additional key stakeholders and include a cultural mediator.
• B)Hold a town hall meeting for everyone in the community to discuss the findings.
• C)Hold a community fair so residents can start to get more information about healthy eating and exercise habits.
• D)Host a focus group to clarify information learned during the assessment.

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