On what theoretical foundations and frameworks should health education initiatives be evaluated? Chantal Vandoorne analyzes the unique nature of health education, which cannot be...

Evaluation is still a relatively new practice that is still taking shape. The diversity of approaches, reference models, and stakeholders, combined with the variety of methods used,...

Is it appropriate to evaluate all health education initiatives? Should we always hire an external professional evaluator? Doesn’t evaluation risk diluting or standardizing an initiative?...

First mentioned during the Han Dynasty in the 2nd century, in connection with the establishment of a civil service, performance evaluation became widespread in the 18th century with the...

For Louise Potvin, evaluation is the key element—"the science of action"—that will drive the evolution of health promotion practices. It is the recognition of innovation that fuels the...

When should a health education initiative be evaluated? Why and how? Francis Nock, a consultant and trainer, outlines a roadmap that project leaders can use for any evaluation. He lists...

The foundation of positive psychology is to improve one’s well-being and achieve personal fulfillment by cultivating positive emotions, engaging in the present moment, finding meaning in...

This special issue brings together contributions from some twenty experts and practitioners in the field, highlighting the various challenges of health literacy—a key determinant of...

Literacy is an evolving concept, now defined as the ability of an individual, a setting, and a community to understand and communicate information through language across various media...

Health literacy is recognized as a key determinant of public health. This term refers to individuals’ motivation and ability to access, understand, evaluate, and use information to make...