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?

Existing structures and previous efforts Signup and view all the answers

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

All communities have an organizational structure to build on Signup and view all the answers

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

Make use of educational methods, approaches, and media Signup and view all the answers

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

To persuade individuals to adopt healthy practices Signup and view all the answers

What is health education primarily focused on improving?

Personal hygiene and community health Signup and view all the answers

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

Adopt behaviors that promote health Signup and view all the answers

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

To use health services wisely Signup and view all the answers

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

By increasing knowledge and influencing attitudes positively Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase knowledge of factors affecting health Signup and view all the answers

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

Smooth interpersonal relations are not important in health education Signup and view all the answers

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

Lack of financial resources Signup and view all the answers

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

Promoting individual responsibility in health matters Signup and view all the answers

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

Learning experiences should be pleasant and satisfying Signup and view all the answers

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

Decreased likelihood of taking preventive measures Signup and view all the answers

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

It maximizes opportunities for learning Signup and view all the answers

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