Health Promotion

Question 1

What is Health Promotion

Answer 1

Refers to the process of enabling individuals to improve and take control of their health. It involves empowering people to enhance their overall well-being and quality of life. ( Take control, Improving, Take charge, Managing, Regulating)

Question 2

What is Prevention

Answer 2

Actions taken to avoid the occurrence of diseases and injuries.

Question 3

What is better Prevention or Promotion?

Answer 3

Prevention is better as “prevention is better than a cure”

Question 4

Why Engage in Health Promotion

Answer 4

1. Improved quality of life
2. Reduced health care costs
3. Empowerment
4. Decreased health inequities
5. Increased community wellbeing
6. Prevention of disease and illness

Question 5

Example of Health Promotion

Answer 5

1. Education – Information and raising awareness (advertisements)
2. Services – Check-ups, screening programs and vaccinations
3. Policy – Advocation for healthier laws and regulations
4. Environmental changes – Infrastructure to support safety and encourage healthy behaviours
5. Engagement programs – support groups and or community groups

Question 6

Frame Work for Health Promotion

Answer 6

(Left to Right)
1. Focus: for who?
2. Strategies: what stratergies in place
3. Impact: Behaviour/Environmental
4. Outcomes: Better life>Qaulity of life