The PRECEDE-PROCEED model for health programme planning includes 'Predisposing, Reinforcing, and Enabling' factors. Which category does 'availability of health facilities' belong to?
- A Enabling factor ✓
- B Predisposing factor
- C Reinforcing factor
- D Demographic factor
Correct answer: A. Enabling factor
Explanation
In the PRECEDE-PROCEED model, Enabling factors are those that allow or facilitate performance of a behaviour — including availability of resources, access to services, skills, and health facility availability. Predisposing factors include knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and perceived need. Reinforcing factors are rewards, social support, or feedback that follow behaviour, such as positive feedback from healthcare providers.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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