L3 Flashcards
Ways to put across health messages
Direct
Indirect
Interpersonal (Individual and groups)
Direct
Mass media and visual aids. • Where the benefits of a recommended change
are so great that resistance is low, mass media can be used.
Indirect
a combination of techniques is needed to
achieve behavior changes.
Across health messages
- The type of the message • 2. The purpose • 3. The people addressed • 4. Availability of resources • 5. Availability of skills
H.E method selection
person-to-person communication in which one person is helped by another to increase in understanding, ability and confidence to find solutions to own problems.
Individual educational methods –(Counseling)
• To help individuals increase knowledge of self • To encourage individuals or families to think about their problems and understand the causes.
Purposes of counseling
Help people commit themselves to take
action on their own will to solve the problems. • Help individuals to choose, but not forcing them to do so.
Purposes of counseling
• 1.Counseling requires establishing good relationship between the counselor and the client
• 2.Counselors should assist people identify their own problems.
• 3. Counselors develop empathy (understanding and acceptance) for person’s feelings.
Principles in counseling
- Counselors should never try to persuade people to accept their advice. • Rather help people to think about all the factors involved in their problems and encourage them to choose the solutions that are best in their particular situation.
Principles in counseling
- Counselors should always respect the
privacy of the people they are helping.
• They never reveal information without specific permission.
Principles in counseling
- Counselors should share information and
ideas on resources, which the client needs in order to make a sound decision.
• For example, many people do not realize the
connection between their behavior and their
health.
Principles in counseling
The Value of Group Education
t permits sharing of experience and skills .
Common Methods Used for Group Education
Group discussions
Meetings
A demonstration
They can talk about their problems, share
ideas, support, encourage each other to solve problems and change their behavior.5-10 persons
Group discussions