Importance of IEC in Health Initiatives

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What is a key benefit of using the IEC approach in health initiatives?

  • Decreasing trust and commitment
  • Focusing on a narrow range of determinants
  • Increasing cost-effectiveness (correct)
  • Reducing community participation

Which of the following is NOT a determinant of health that IEC can address?

  • Nutrition
  • Technological advancements (correct)
  • Environmental factors
  • Socio-economic status

What is a primary outcome of nurturing community participation through IEC?

  • Decreased empowerment
  • Increased trust and commitment (correct)
  • Lower cost-effectiveness
  • Reduced risk factors

Why is IEC considered a practicable approach in health initiatives?

<p>It is cost-effective and can address a wide range of determinants (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of IEC in the development of health initiatives?

<p>Building trust and commitment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of the interaction between a sender and a receiver in the communication process?

<p>Generation of feedback/response (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of verbal modes in communication?

<p>To facilitate the interaction between sender and receiver (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do barriers refer to in the context of communication?

<p>Hindrances that prevent effective communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the sender and receiver interacting through verbal and non-verbal modes?

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What is a critical component of the communication process?

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Study Notes

IEC Approach in Health Initiatives

  • IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) is a recognized approach for addressing a wide range of health determinants and risk factors.
  • IEC is considered a cost-effective method for improving health outcomes.
  • IEC helps build trust and commitment among communities in the development and implementation of health initiatives.
  • IEC nurtures community participation and empowerment, allowing communities to take an active role in their health.
  • The approach is practicable, meaning it can be easily applied in real-world settings.

Communication Process

  • Communication involves an interaction between a sender and a receiver
  • This interaction can occur through verbal or non-verbal modes

Interaction and Feedback

  • The interaction in the communication process produces a feedback/response

Barriers in Communication

  • Barriers refer to hindrances that prevent someone from doing something or make something impossible

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