Explain the different categories of objectives used to achieve goals

Answer 1

Objectives break a goal down into the smaller pieces of the work. Objectives define the intended work on each level of the program and align to the hierarchy of relationships depicted in the disease prevention model. Objectives take the target from the model and state the target in measurable forms. The evaluation framework of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention delineates the different objectives by the time frame of the work and outcome:
Short-term objectives are typically the direct work of intervention. Specific strategies are designed to change these short-term objectives. Objective targets include knowledge, beliefs, skills, resources, support, and/or reinforcements.

Intermediate objectives result from changes in the short-term objectives. Intermediate targets are the risk or protective factor of interest, such as the behavior of medication compliance. Because of the target, these objectives may also be called a behavioral objective or outcome objective.

Long-term objectives are the expected outcome of the program. Long-term objectives clearly identify the health issue to be altered.

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