Demonstrating Impact through Replicable Analysis: Implications of an Evaluation of Arkansas's Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

The evaluation described in this article focused on the effectiveness of Arkansas's Extension-based Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) but demonstrates an analytic approach that may be useful across Extension programs. We analyzed data from 1,810 Arkansas EFNEP participants&#...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2017-04, Vol.55 (2)
Main Authors: Phelps, Josh, Brite-Lane, Allison, Crook, Tina, Hakkak, Reza, Fuller, Serena
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult Education
Adults
Behavior Change
Check Lists
Extension Education
Foods Instruction
Health Programs
Low Income Groups
Nutrition Instruction
Program Effectiveness
State Programs
Statistical Analysis
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Summary:The evaluation described in this article focused on the effectiveness of Arkansas's Extension-based Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) but demonstrates an analytic approach that may be useful across Extension programs. We analyzed data from 1,810 Arkansas EFNEP participants' entry and exit Behavior Checklists to assess reliability of the checklist tool and explore behavior changes. The results demonstrate continued effectiveness of Arkansas EFNEP in delivering impactful health-related programming. Details of our process may provide direction for program leaders in determining which programmatic areas need attention to improve outcomes and in identifying best practices within particular program areas.
ISSN:1077-5315
0022-0140
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.55.02.26