Peoria M2 Epidemiology  

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This guide was developed as a portal for information resources in support of the M2 Epidemiology Community Health Project.

Once you have identified our project partner and problem/issue, this guide will direct you to resources for data, background information, literature review, needs assessments, sample projects and consumer health education materials.

Define the Issue

• What information do you need; what questions need be asked?
  • Demographics
  • Incidence
  • Needs Assessments
  • Model Programs

• Identify key concepts using focused/specific terms
  • Problem/issue
  • Population
  • Environment
  • Barriers/Risk Factors
  • Consequences

• Consider alternative words or phrases for each concept

• Do the research
  • Data & Statistics
  • Literature Review
  • Needs Assessment
  • Programs or projects as models
  • Evaluation