Advocacy

Question 1

Galer-Unti, 2004

Advocacy 101: Getting Started in Health Education Advocacy

Answer 1

Health advocacy = process to bring about social and organizational change for a health interest using lobbying and grassroots lobbying

Many ways to advocate

HeDrs struggle with advocacy YET NCHEC responsibility
How to do it?
Time?
Really make a difference?
Difficult to sell prevention

Must advocate b/c 1. ethical obligation + 2. If you don’t, others will.

Question 2

Wang, 2004

Flint Photovoice: Community Building Among Youths, Adults, and Policymakers

Answer 2

Participatory-action research

Understanding that people are experts in their own lives

Diverse photographers expand diversity of voices

Code + theme photographs

Greater understanding of issues. Powerful.

Question 3

Caira, 2003

The Health Educator’s Role in Advocacy and Policy: Principles, Processes, Programs an Partnerships

Answer 3

Advocacy = Systematic way to alter PH policy
+ effectively address disparities
+encourage use of science in PH decisions
+shifts focus from ind. resp. to SEM
+Integral part of work!

Not typically part of HeDrs education or interest

Address limitations with exp and ed. This increases motivation to advocate!

Question 4

O’Donnell, 2012

Answer 4

Focus on:
Developing + passing legislation
Enhancing science
Developing national health promotion plan

HeD has not made intentional effort to integrate into national agenda

Question 5

Blendon + Benson, 2010

Answer 5

Public opinion + voters could play a huge role in what happens to ACA.