Question

question 7 0.2 pts which of the following statements is not true about health policy research? it aims to enhance health interventions at local, national, and international levels. it is time consuming and relies mostly on published information. it assesses needs and develops, implements, and evaluates policies and programs. both a and b

Explanation:

1. Analyze Option A: Health policy research does aim to enhance health interventions across local, national, and international levels. So this statement is true.
2. Analyze Option B: Health policy research is not mainly reliant on published information only; it also involves primary research, data collection from various sources (not just published), and stakeholder engagement. Also, while it can be time - consuming, the "relies mostly on published information" part is incorrect.
3. Analyze Option C: A key part of health policy research is assessing needs, and developing, implementing, and evaluating policies and programs. This statement is true.
4. Analyze Option D: Since Option A is true, "Both a and b" is incorrect.

The statement in Option B is not true about health policy research.

Answer:

B. It is time consuming and relies mostly on published information.