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Introduction to Program Evaluation for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs

Introduction to Program Evaluation for
Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs
( 1006K–PDF)

Published in 2001, this "how to" guide for planning and implementing evaluation activities will help state tobacco control program managers and staff in the planning, design, implementation, and use of practical and comprehensive evaluations of tobacco control efforts.

Contents

• Executive Summary (PDF–45KB)
• Introduction (PDF–109KB)

1. Engage Stakeholders (PDF–63KB)
2. Describe the Program (PDF–133KB)
3. Focus the Evaluation Design (PDF–96KB)
4. Gather Credible Evidence (PDF–155KB)
5. Justify Conclusions (PDF–53KB)
6. Ensure Use of Evaluation Findings, and Share Lessons Learned  (PDF–83KB)

• References   (PDF–46KB)
• Glossary   (PDF–46KB)

Appendices

1. Surveillance and Evaluation Date Resources for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs (PDF–41KB)
   • Tables
     • Table 1: National and State Surveys and Tools
       (PDF–129KB)
     • Table 2: Registries and Vital Statistics
       (PDF–44KB)
     • Table 3: Topic-Specific Tools: Health Systems and Clinical Settings
       (PDF–51KB)
     • Table 4: Topic-Specific Tools: Sales Data
       (PDF–52KB)
     • Table 5: Topic-Specific Tools: National, State, and Local Policy Tracking
       (PDF–39KB)
     • Table 6: Topic-Specific Tools: Pro-Tobacco Advertising and Promotions
       (PDF–41KB)
     • Table 7: Topic-Specific Tools: Advertising Tracking and Outcomes Measurement
       (PDF–42KB)
     • Table 8: Topic-Specific Tools: Community
       (PDF–38KB)
2. Preventing the Initiation of Tobacco Use Among Young People (PDF–81KB)
3. Promoting Smoking Cessation Among Young People and Adults (PDF–77KB)
4. Evaluation Contracts Checklist (PDF–44KB)
5. Acknowledgements (PDF–23KB)

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