To evaluate a program focused on socioeconomic factors at the intersection of race and ethnicity influencing health risks for people with disabilities, consider the following five key points:
Data collection and analysis: Collect and analyze relevant data on socioeconomic factors, race, ethnicity, and health risks for people with disabilities. Gather quantitative data from surveys, medical records, or administrative databases, focusing on variables such as income, education, employment, housing, healthcare access, and health outcomes. Ensure that data collection includes information about race, ethnicity, and disability status. Analyze the data to identify patterns and associations between socioeconomic factors, race/ethnicity, and health risks.
Intersectional analysis: Conduct an intersectional analysis to understand the unique experiences and health risks of individuals at the intersection of race/ethnicity and disability. Explore how socioeconomic factors may interact with race/ethnicity to impact health risks among people with disabilities. Compare health risks and socioeconomic disparities across different racial and ethnic groups within the disability population. Identify intersections and disparities that demand attention and targeted interventions.
Health risk assessment: Assess the specific health risks faced by people with disabilities at the intersection of race and ethnicity. Evaluate the prevalence and severity of physical health conditions, mental health issues, chronic diseases, healthcare disparities, and barriers to accessing healthcare services. Consider the impact of socioeconomic factors, including poverty, discrimination, limited educational opportunities, and limited access to quality healthcare, on health risks within different racial and ethnic groups.
Program impact evaluation: Measure the impact of the program on addressing socioeconomic factors and health risks for people with disabilities at the intersection of race and ethnicity. Evaluate if the program has successfully targeted and mitigated health disparities by addressing socioeconomic barriers. Assess changes in health outcomes, healthcare access, health behaviors, and socioeconomic indicators among program participants. Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to understand the program's effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
Stakeholder engagement and feedback: Engage with program participants, advocacy groups, community organizations, and healthcare providers to gather feedback on the program's approach and impact. Conduct interviews, focus groups, or surveys to understand stakeholders' perspectives on the program's effectiveness in addressing socioeconomic factors and health risks. Seek input on strategies for further improving health outcomes and reducing disparities. Incorporate stakeholder feedback into program evaluation and planning processes.
