Question

Control programmes are designed to meet the unique needs of each country's health care system, its resources and priorities. Arrange the steps involved from start to end sequentially:
A. Establishing Priorities
B. Problem Definition
C. Considering Strategies
D. Setting Objectives
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B, C, D
• B. B, A, D, C
• C. B, D, A, C
• D. C, B, D, A

Hint:

Think of program planning like planning a journey: 1. \textbf{Define the problem} (Where are you starting from?). 2. \textbf{Prioritize} (What's the most important destination?). 3. \textbf{Set objectives} (What landmarks do you want to reach along the way?). 4. \textbf{Consider strategies} (How will you travel - by car, train, or plane?).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand the logical flow of planning a control programme. Step 1: Planning a public health programme follows a logical sequence from understanding the problem to implementing a solution.
Step 2: Arrange the steps in a logical sequence.
Step 2:

(B) Problem Definition: The very first step is to clearly define and understand the health problem that needs to be addressed.
(A) Establishing Priorities: Once the problem is defined, its various aspects must be prioritized to focus resources where they are most needed.
(D) Setting Objectives: With priorities established, specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives must be set.
(C) Considering Strategies: Finally, different strategies are considered and evaluated to determine the best way to achieve the set objectives.
Step 3: Conclude the correct order.
Step 3: The correct sequential order is B \(\rightarrow\) A \(\rightarrow\) D \(\rightarrow\) C.