The Context of Teaching Health Education Flashcards
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Communication of information about knowledge, skills, and values of the society in each succeeding generation to help them acquire the intellectual and practical methods to function in the society. It is a process that helps an individual to develop physically, mentally, morally, spiritually, and emotionally
Education
Health is _____
highly subjective
According to ___, “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.”
Albert Einstein
“A wise man should consider that health is the greatest of human blessings, and learn how by his thought to derive benefit from his illnesses”
Hippocrates
“Good health and prevention and treatment of illness through lifestyle practices such as massage, meditation, yoga, and dietary changes and the use of herbal remedies.”
Ancient Ind “Ayurveda”
“a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, and not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity.”
WHO, 1948
“a resource for everyday life, not the objective of living. Health is a positive concept emphasizing social and personal resources, as well as physical capacities.”
WHO, 1986
- The anatomical integrity and physiological functioning of the body. Bodily functions are working at maximum performance and functions harmoniously. It involves regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest
Physical Health
The ability to enjoy life, to handle the day-to-day events and obstacles, to adapt to adversity, and to function effectively in the society
Mental Health
The ability to make and maintain acceptable interactions with other people
Social Health
Builds relationships with others and connects to a positive network
Social Health
Refers to the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of a person
Mental Health
Factors that have an impact on health
- genetic factor
- social and economic factors
- environmental factors
- cultural issues
can lead to a less than optimum level of health
Genetic pattern
often means having high or less access to healthcare
Socioeconomic status (SES)
The family and society traditions and culture can affect the health of the individuals
Cultural issues
process that informs, motivates, and helps people to adopt and maintain healthy practices and lifestyles, prevents disease, and reduces perilous behaviors
health education
“communication activity aimed at enhancing positive health and preventing or diminishing ill-health in individuals and groups through influencing the beliefs, attitudes, and behavior of those with power and of the community at large.”
Downie, Fyfe, and Tannahill (1990)
“health education is any combination of learning experiences designed to help individuals and communities improve their health, by increasing their knowledge or influencing their attitudes.”
WHO, 1998
“any combination of planned learning experiences based on sound theories that provide individuals, groups, and communities the opportunity to acquire information and the skills needed to make quality health decisions.”
Joint Committee on Health Education and Promotion Terminology, 2001
“any planned combination of learning experiences designed to predispose, enable, and reinforce voluntary behavior conducive to health in individuals, groups, or communities.”
Green and Kreuter, 2005
is a “professionally prepared individual who serves in a variety of roles and is specifically trained to use appropriate educational strategies and methods to facilitate the development of policies, procedures, interventions, and systems conducive to the health of individuals, groups, and communities”
Health educator (Joint Committee on Health Education and Promotion Terminology, 2001)
also called the specialist in health education, provides various services to the community, enhancing residents’ well-being through health-focused methods
health educator
The experts in health education organize, specify targeted populations, and identify available resources, programs, and policies. They develop cooperative relationships and agreements that make it easier to get data from primary, secondary, and resources supported by evidence. Create a plan for data analysis. Additionally, compare results to norms, current data, and other details.
Area I: Assessment of Needs and Capacity