Preparation of Master Plan for Health Education - HMPD Flashcards
What is a Master Plan for Health Education?
An overall plan for a health education activity or programme that outlines what, who, why, when, how, and by whom education is delivered.
What key components should a Master Plan for Health Education include?
Topics, learners, objectives, time, health educator, and teaching methods.
What is the rationale for preparing a Master Plan for Health Education?
To coordinate team activities, facilitate communication, assist future planning, and support evaluation.
How does a Master Plan aid communication within a health education programme?
It ensures that all team members and management are informed and aligned on objectives and responsibilities.
Why is a Master Plan useful for future planning and evaluation?
It provides a reference for reviewing effectiveness and making improvements in future programmes.
What are the elements found in the heading/introduction of a Health Education Master Plan?
Health problem, community name, programme objective, and duration.
What elements make up the body of a Health Education Master Plan?
Objectives, topics, audience, venue, time, health educator, methods, and materials/teaching aids.
Who is considered the target in the “audience” section of the master plan?
The individuals or group that the health education programme is intended to teach.
What does the “method” section of a master plan refer to?
The instructional techniques used to deliver the health education (e.g., lectures, role play, discussions).
What kind of materials are included in a master plan?
Teaching aids such as posters, flip charts, videos, or demonstration kits used during the sessions.
State an example of a health problem and a programme objective for a Health Education Master Plan.
Health Problem: Diarrhoea (Prevalence 20%); Programme Objective: Reduce prevalence from 20% to 5% by October 2023.
In what ways can a Master Plan coordinate activities within the health education team?
By providing a structured outline of tasks and assigning responsibilities clearly among members.
What is the purpose of specifying the time and venue in a Master Plan?
To ensure logistical clarity and enable timely, organised delivery of educational sessions.
What role does the health educator play in the Master Plan?
The health educator is responsible for delivering the content and facilitating learning using selected methods and materials.
