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Health Education 27 January 2025  Historical Development and Concepts of Health Education Prof. Yves  Historical Development and Concepts of Health Education ❑ Health education is defined as “any combination of learning experiences designed to facili...

Health Education 27 January 2025  Historical Development and Concepts of Health Education Prof. Yves  Historical Development and Concepts of Health Education ❑ Health education is defined as “any combination of learning experiences designed to facilitate voluntary actions conducive to health” (Green and Kreuter 2005). ❑ Although the history of health education dates back to the 19th century, it was not until the 1940s that the field began evolving as a distinct discipline. ❑ 2001_Joint Committee on Health Education and Promotion Terminology: “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.” Importance 01. Health Education helps individuals to be empowered and communities to of live healthier by improving the physical, mental, emotional and social Health health through increasing their knowledge and influencing their Education attitudes on caring for their well-being. Importance of Health Education 02. Promotes a healthy lifestyle and raises awareness about the importance of health. Philippine Nursing Act of 2002 (RA 9173). Rule LEGAL BASIS IV, Article VI, Section: 28 “provide health education to individuals, families and communities” “teach, guide and supervise students to nursing education” “implement programs including the administration of nursing services in varied settigs like hospitals and clinics” Functions of a Health Educator Roles like: ✔ Assessing Individual and Community Needs for Health Education by being sensitive to their A health educator should feelings and problems. function responsibly to help improve the health ✔ Plan Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs of communities. ✔ Implement Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs ✔ Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education ✔ Administer Health Education Strategies, Interventions, and Programs ✔ Serve as a Health Education Resource Person ✔ Communicate and Advocate for Health and Health Education  Seven Areas of Responsibility of a Health Educator FRAMEWORK 1. Assess Needs, Resources, and Capacity for Health Education/ Promotion  Seven Areas of Responsibility of a Health Educator FRAMEWORK 2. Plan Health Education/ Promotion  Seven Areas of Responsibility of a Health Educator FRAMEWORK 3. Implement Health Education/Promotion  Seven Areas of Responsibility of a Health Educator FRAMEWORK 4. Conduct Evaluation and Research Related to Health Education/ Promotion Seven Areas of Responsibility of a Health Educator FRAMEWORK 5. Administer and Manage Health Education/Promotion  Seven Areas of Responsibility of a Health Educator FRAMEWORK 6. Serve as a resource person Seven Areas of Responsibility of a Health Educator FRAMEWORK 7. Communicate and advocate for health and health education.  Planned Learning 1. Experiences COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL HEALTH EDUCATION 2. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ACTIVITY 3. NUTRITION SERVICES 4. SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES 5. SCHOOL COUNSELING, PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIAL SERVICES 6. HEALTHY AND SAFE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTS 7. STUDENT, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN SCHOOLS “STUDENTS MUST BE HEALTHY TO BE EDUCATED AND MUST BE EDUCATED TO BE HEALTHY.” “STUDENTS MUST BE HEALTHY TO BE EDUCATED AND MUST BE EDUCATED TO BE HEALTHY.” Biopsychosocial Model (BPS) An approach stating that human experience of health or illness is greatly affected or determined by the interplay of the following factors: 1. Biological – organ system functions and its coping and adaptive mechanisms 2. Psychological – perceptions, thoughts, emotions, attitude and behavior 3. Social Factors – socioeconomic status, cultural beliefs and practices, poverty, technology, environmental influences and conditions Biopsychosocial Model (BPS) Relationship Relationship Between Health Education and Health Promotion Future Trends in Health Education Future Directions for Patient Care ❑ new settings and environmental linkages ❑ new technologies ❑ gater emphasis on wellness ❑ cost effectiveness of consumer education Theories ❑ Pender’s Health Promotion Theory ❑ Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory ❑ Becker’s Health Belief Model ❑ Green’s Precede-Proceed Model  Pender’s Health Promotion Theory Health promotion is directed at increasing a client's level of well-being. It describes the multi-dimensional nature of persons as they interact within the environment to pursue health. Bandura’s Self-Efficacy Theory Self-efficacy refers to an individual's belief in his or her capacity to execute behaviors necessary to produce specific performance attainments. Becker’s Health Belief Model ❖ According to this model, the chances a person will adopt a healthy behaviour depends on the outcome of two assessments they make: The threat of a health problem. The pros and cons of taking action. ❖ people's beliefs influence their health-related actions or behaviors Green’s Precede-Proceed Model ❑ The PRECEDE-PROCEED model is a comprehensive structure for assessing health needs for designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion and other public health programs to meet those needs. ❑ PRECEDE provides the structure for planning a targeted and focused public health program. ❑ PROCEED provides the structure for implementing and evaluating the public health program. Green’s Precede-Proceed Model ❑ The PRECEDE-PROCEED model is a comprehensive structure for assessing health needs. Thank You for Listening