Case Studies
Strategic Planning Process to Address Tobacco-Related
Disparities in Idaho
Planning
Was a needs assessment completed?
Yes
Approach Used
Idaho did
not have a strategic plan in place to address and
eliminate tobacco-related disparities. The needs
assessment was conducted in two ways: 1) a matrix of all
data available for each Idaho population was created
with reference to the data source and 2) the
representatives of each population group conducted an
environmental scan for their population and a SWOT
(Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats)
analysis on their respective communities from a
statewide perspective. Additionally, after the strategic
plan was completed, representatives of population groups
completed environmental scans for population groups in
local areas that were more detailed and extensive.
The data matrix was based on results from existing
surveillance instruments. When Idaho data were missing,
extrapolations from national data were made. When
representatives of specific populations were not at the
table, information from literature reviews was shared.
Planning Models Used
The CDC
Pilot Training Program for Tobacco Use Among Population
Groups: Putting the Pieces Together to Identify and
Eliminate Disparities was used.
Planning Notes
Adherence
to the CDC Planning Model principles of participatory
planning (inclusiveness, representation, and parity) was
crucial to the successful outcome of the planning
process.
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