Equitable Approaches for Public Health Data Collection Among Diverse Populations: Findings from a National Evaluation of Fruit and Vegetable Incentives

Top Things to Know

Customizing surveys to specific subpopulations, including translations and culturally relevant food examples, is essential.

Careful language use in surveys can prevent stigmatization and improve participant responses.

The study highlights the importance of tailored surveys and mixed methods, it supports the development of more accurate and inclusive evaluation tools.

Summary of Conclusion/Findings

The study evaluated equitable approaches for public health data collection among diverse populations through a national evaluation of fruit and vegetable incentives. It identified challenges and opportunities in tailoring surveys to specific subpopulations, including the need for translations, culturally appropriate food examples, and avoiding stigmatizing language. The study found that mixed methods and intentional strategies to enhance representation are crucial for effective evaluation. It emphasized the importance of reflecting the experiences of all communities in evaluation tools to increase their applicability. The findings suggest that equitable evaluation frameworks can improve the measurement and understanding of outcomes across diverse populations.