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Intelligence Step 2 - Problem Analysis • Developing solutions to complex population nutrition problems (such as obesity or food insecurity) is more effective when based on a variety of intelligence sources • Problem analysis is a step in the analytical stage of the intervention bi- cycle that helps specify the nature of public health nutrition (PHN) problems. Problem Analysis Problem Analysis Public Health Intelligence • Intelligence is a more expansive concept of evidence than is commonly referred to in health evidence evidence from randomised control trials or other reductionist or rigid research methods • Intelligence, in addition to research literature, includes information derived from consultation with the Population - those living with the problem Experts - those who have lived the research relating to the problem Practitioners – those who practice in trying to solve the problem on a daily basis Problem Analysis What is Problem Analysis? • Problem analysis involves conducting a detailed assessment of the populations’ needs or problems includes examination of both general population issues and the specific nutrition-related health problem • The process of problem analysis builds upon the activities and relationships established through the community engagement step • Problem analysis and intelligence gathering aids the development of successful strategies and helps to prevention or inappropriate or ineffective action. Problem Analysis Defining the Problem • Understanding the problem is important to ensure interventions are based on intelligence rather than assumptions, professional opinions or limited knowledge • To understand a PHN problem a variety of intelligence is needed • Answering the following questions helps to define the problem: What is the nature and characteristics of communities? Are current services and initiatives are responding to illness and promoting population health? Are there gaps in services and initiatives? What environmental changes are required for better health? Problem Analysis
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