Nature and Principles of Health Education
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What is the key principle related to health education being a teamwork endeavour?

  • Health education should be a solo effort
  • Health education is everybody's business (correct)
  • Health education should be restricted to a select group of professionals
  • Only some members of the public health team are responsible for health education
  • What is a critical aspect of health education in terms of changes in individuals?

  • Ignoring feelings and attitudes
  • Only focusing on changing behavior
  • Concerned with changes in knowledge, attitudes, feelings, and behavior (correct)
  • Only targeting knowledge changes
  • What does the text suggest should be considered when initiating health education activities?

  • Exclusively focus on health worker interests
  • Consider the needs and interest of people in initiating activities (correct)
  • Consider only the needs of individuals, not the community
  • Ignore the needs and interests of the community
  • According to the principles mentioned, what should a health education program be built on?

    <p>Existing structures and previous efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of health education, what is emphasized regarding community involvement?

    <p>All communities have an organizational structure to build on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what is an essential requirement for all health workers?

    <p>Make use of educational methods, approaches, and media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of health education according to the text?

    <p>To persuade individuals to adopt healthy practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is health education primarily focused on improving?

    <p>Personal hygiene and community health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In health education, what are individuals encouraged to do to promote and maintain health?

    <p>Adopt behaviors that promote health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the general aims of health education according to the text?

    <p>To use health services wisely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does health education aim to influence individuals' attitudes towards their health, as described in the text?

    <p>By increasing knowledge and influencing attitudes positively</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the specific objectives of health education highlighted in the text?

    <p>To increase knowledge of factors affecting health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the basic principles in educating people about health according to the text?

    <p>Smooth interpersonal relations are not important in health education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one factor that can affect the attainment of health education?

    <p>Lack of financial resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the philosophy of health education mentioned, what goal can health education contribute to achieving?

    <p>Promoting individual responsibility in health matters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is emphasized in the basic principles of educating people about health in the text?

    <p>Learning experiences should be pleasant and satisfying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a consequence of perceiving a low susceptibility to disease?

    <p>Decreased likelihood of taking preventive measures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is utilizing teachable moments important in health education according to the text?

    <p>It maximizes opportunities for learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

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