Advocacy Process Quiz

What is the first stage in the advocacy process according to Sharma (1997)?

• Gathering evidence

• Developing strategies

• Identifying issues

• Evaluating impact

Why is it important to gather evidence in the advocacy process?

• To ensure the message conveyed is appealing

• To win public debates

• To provide a strong basis for advocacy arguments

• To influence the media to get involved

What is meant by the stage 'Coalition and Alliance' in the Advocacy Coalition Framework (Sabatier & Jenkins-Smith, 1993)?

• Crafting advocacy messages

• Building cooperation with various parties with similar interests

• Using media to disseminate messages

• Monitoring policy implementation

What is the main goal of environmental health advocacy?

• To influence public perception without involving policymakers

• To protect the environment and improve public health through policy change

• To create media campaigns without scientific evidence

• To avoid intervention from policymakers

According to Kingdon (1984), when does advocacy become effective?

• When there is enough funding for the campaign

• When problems, policies, and politics meet at the right time

• When the public does not care about the issue

• When the media pays significant attention

What is the main challenge in environmental health advocacy?

• Low public awareness

• Strong political support

• Abundant resources

• Optimal environmental policies

What is usually done in the impact evaluation stage of the advocacy process?

• Gathering more alliances

• Assessing whether advocacy goals are achieved and adjusting strategies

• Disseminating advocacy messages to the public

• Developing new issues to advocate

Why is media involvement important in environmental health advocacy?

• Media can help raise funds for campaigns

• Media has the power to influence public opinion and policy

• Media can replace the gathering of scientific evidence

• Media only plays a role for entertainment in campaigns

Why are coalitions important in the environmental health advocacy process?

• Coalitions strengthen advocacy positions through cooperation among groups with similar goals

• Coalitions are used to avoid conflicts with policymakers

• Coalitions help reduce campaign costs

• Coalitions are only useful if there are economic issues

What is the role of 'Media Use' in the Social Change Model (Cohen, 1995)?

• Creating new policies without government support

• Disseminating advocacy messages and raising public awareness

• Managing funds for environmental health advocacy

• Keeping advocacy confidential