Alcohol Problems and Depression in Later Life: Development of Two Knowledge Quizzes

Abstract

Effective measures of knowledge about mental health in later life are valuable in both needs assessments and educational program evaluations. Described is the development of two short, true/false quizzes, one on alcohol problems and one on depression and suicide in later life. These quizzes can be used to plan and evaluate community education programs on mental health problems in later life. Procedures for developing other knowledge assessments are presented.