A needs assessment is a method for identifying and addressing unmet needs, or "gaps" between current and desired conditions, or "wants." To properly identify the need, the difference between the current and desired conditions must be measured. One of the first steps in launching a public health programme is to conduct a needs assessment. A needs assessment can help you figure out what needs to be done to meet your project's objectives. This needs assessment then informs the overall plan and approaches for a project by assisting you in identifying targeted strategies and prioritising resources. Needs assessments are extremely useful tools for making decisions, allocating resources, and achieving programmatic objectives. They can be used in a variety of situations (e.g., community, school, hospital, state).

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