Table 3 Planning criteria – overview of tasks, criteria and results per intervention
Task | Criterion | Benzies & Batchies | Boys |
|---|---|---|---|
| Â | accomplished | accomplished | |
| Â | IM Step 1: logic model of the problem | ||
| Â | Identify the problem | Â | Â |
1 | Consult literature | – | – |
2 | Validate with local supporters | + | + |
| Â | Identify the target population | Â | Â |
3 | Socio-demographic profile | +/− | +/− |
4 | Socio-cultural context | +/− | +/− |
| Â | Identify determinants | Â | Â |
5 | Consult literature | – | – |
6 | Gather information on the population | +/− | +/− |
| Â | Analyze the environment | Â | Â |
7 | Identify places, methods and times to contact the participants | + | + |
8 | Identify hindering and facilitating factors | + | + |
9 | Identify partners and their respective roles | + | + |
| Â | IM Step 2: logic model of change | ||
| Â | Specify the population | ||
10 | Consider particularities | + | + |
| Â | Overall objective | ||
11 | Word precisely (targeted change) | + | + |
| Â | Performance objectives | ||
12 | Specify what should be obtained | + | + |
13 | Develop objectives based on theory, empirical data or deep understanding | – | – |
14 | Validate with partners | – | – |
| Â | Choice of determinants | ||
15 | Choose with respect to their connection with the targeted behavior | +/− | – |
16 | Choose with respect to their potential success | – | – |
17 | Validate with partners | – | – |
| Â | Learning objectives | ||
18 | Related to performance objectives and determinants | – | – |
19 | Based on theoretical notions | – | – |
20 | Validate with partners | – | – |
| Â | IM Step 3: program design | ||
| Â | Choose the models | ||
21 | Support with tested theoretical methods | – | – |
22 | Consider population characteristics | + | +/− |
| Â | Translate into strategies | Â | Â |
23 | Support with theory | – | – |
24 | Validate with partners | +/− | – |
| Â | IM Step 4: program production | ||
| Â | Organizational structure | ||
25 | Consider limitations of the milieu | + | + |
26 | Carry out with partners | + | + |
27 | Train and support workers | + | + |
| Â | Sequence and content of activities | ||
28 | Activities related to objectives | + | + |
29 | Realistic calendar | + | – |
30 | Validate with partners | + | – |
| Â | Production of material | Â | Â |
31 | Involvement of partners | + | + |
32 | Begin scheduled activities | + | + |
33 | Accessible and properly communicated | + | + |
34 | Adapt the material | + | + |
| Â | IM Step 5: adoption and implementation | ||
| Â | Support of decision-makers and community | ||
35 | Active partners | + | +/− |
36 | Identify the person in charge | + | + |
| Â | IM Step 6: evaluation | ||
| Â | Evaluation plan | ||
37 | Plan before implementation | +/− | – |
| Â | Process | ||
38 | Document information about the population and the intervention | + | + |
| Â | Impact | ||
39 | Measure the degree to which objectives are achieved | + | + |
| Â | Communication | ||
40 | Discuss findings with partners | + | +/− |