Arañas, Sweet C.

BSMT1-A
CPH Prelim Exam

Study Questions

1. List and describe briefly at least five qualities of a good health educator.

• Problem-Solving - This is the ability to see a problem and propose appropriate ideas to

resolve it. To be effective, this talent frequently involves the use of imagination,

analysis, and reasoning. When working with clients to construct wellness programs for

their unique health issues, health educators apply problem-solving abilities. They assess

these difficulties and employ critical thinking abilities to identify potential solutions.

When speaking to a bigger group, they may design brochures with recommendations

the audience may use to reduce their risks of contracting specific diseases, adjusting

their techniques to the amount of people they're teaching.

• Good Communication Skills - Communication skills involve how experts talk to one

another in order to deliver messages. This quality includes more than just talking to

someone else; it frequently requires active listening, attentive body language, and the

use of precise, succinct language. Health educators interact with members of the public

on a regular basis to teach them about healthy behaviors and techniques for improving

their well-being. They may speak to people about their health or interact with large

crowds when giving a presentation, both of which need strong communication skills.

• Good Interpersonal Skill - The only trait that needs a healthy interaction with learners

and colleagues. Not all health educators have this since some of them appear difficult to

consult with. As a result, in order to be a better health educator, learners should not be

hesitant to ask the instructor questions if they want clarification.

educators may do certain activities on their own, they frequently work in groups. Health

educators work with community people to improve health and wellbeing, and they

cooperate with others to produce or deliver resources. They may also work with other

health professionals, such as doctors or nurses, to establish patient health programs.

• Written Communication - These abilities enable professionals to convey themselves

clearly through textual communication. Educational programs, progress reports,

wellness plans, and presentations are all examples of textual content produced by

health educators. Many of these documents include critical information, which is why

health educators frequently establish strong writing abilities.

2. Below are some principles of health education. Write your own opinion feedback regarding

these principles.

a. Health education is learning.

The influence of this idea on youth is the feedback we can offer. The term "LEARNING"

is associated with adolescents since their knowledge of health is poor and misleading.

It's no surprise that this is the first principle since they need to be educated on how to

improve their overall health. This indicates that the primary attention should be on this

group of individuals so that they may be better educated and, when they get older, they

will know what to do.

b. Health education is a slow continuous process.

It is a slow and continuing process that requires constant changes and updates to be

effective until the intended outcomes are achieved. Auxiliary aids and equipment are
 used to help in the delivery of oral instructions. It makes advantage of community

resources by doing a detailed review of the various community services and resources.

This is due, in part, to the fact that it is a progressive, continuous process that includes

constant check and balance, repeated modifications and revisions until the desired goal

is accomplished.

c. Health education is cooperative effort.

Because health education is not a one-man job, it should be a collaborative and

cooperative effort. It will need a large number of competent individuals in many

domains of competence, particularly in the category of health workers. To deliver

programs and services that contribute to health education, they must collaborate and

cooperate with various family members, instructors, students, and administrators, as

well as public employees and authorities.

d. Health education utilizes community resources.

In terms of teaching health education, one must be innovative. The ability to carefully

examine the many resources and services available in the community is a quality

acquired via education.

e. Health education considers the health status of the people. This status is determined by

the economic and social conscience of the country.

True, the socioeconomic condition of a country has a direct influence on its healthcare

system. When compared to the replies of our neighboring countries throughout this

outbreak, our government's response has been rather poor. After all, we live in a third-
 world country. As a result, health education is critical in these difficult economic times;

people must learn how to change their own personal behaviors and attitudes. It is

critical that we all work together to improve health conditions in our local communities

for the benefit of our family, our neighborhood, and our beloved nation.

Activity

A. Community Health Education Versus Health Promotion

Individual Work

Read articles regarding health education and promotion from the different sources – textbooks,

public health journals, internet, etc. Based on your reading, compare community health

education from health promotion in terms of the following:

Health Education versus Health Promotion

Health Education Health Promotion

Definition Health education is the Health promotion includes

process of informing people social, educational, and

about health concerns. recreational activities.

In order to promote a healthy

lifestyle and avoid sickness,

psychological, political, and

educational concerns must be

addressed.
Purpose The purpose of health The purpose of health

education is to positively promotion programs is to

impact people's and begin engaging and enabling

communities' health habits, communities and people to

as well as the living and choose healthy behavior by

working environments that implementing changes that

affect their health. reduce the risk of different

illnesses and other

morbidities.

Scope Health education comprises a Health promotion includes

wide variety of sites, policy, initiatives, specialized

organizations, and disciplines training, and career

where health education may advancement in a range of

be acquired. settings, including

communities, health care,

workplaces, and schools.

Strategies o make good public o Community Organization

policies o Training

o Create a welcoming o Communications

atmosphere

o increase community

participation

o increase your talents

services

Study Questions

1. Below are selected theories and models used for health promotion and disease prevention.

Describe each of the theories and models and discuss how they can be used as a guide for

health promotion and disease prevention.

a. Ecological Models

It refers to the interconnection of components inside and across all levels of a health

issue, as well as their interaction. It is concerned with how individuals interact with their

physical and social environments. The ecological model provides a solid framework for

understanding the many factors that influence health and happiness. It is a hypothesis

that can assist in providing a wide picture of the components.

Social determinants of health, for example, have an influence on certain health habits.

As a consequence, ecological models may be used to integrate aspects from diverse

theories and models, guaranteeing the development of comprehensive health

promotion or disease prevention programs or policy approaches.

b. Health Belief Model

The Health Belief Model is a theoretical framework that may be used to guide health

promotion and disease prevention programs. It may be used to define and characterize
 foresee the evolution of people's health behaviors over time It is, in fact, one of the

most widely used models for assessing health-related activities. The Health Belief Model

may be applied to both short-term and long-term therapies. The model can be used

independently or in combination with other ideas and models. In order to make this

method work, it is critical to develop "cues to action" that appear significant and

acceptable to the target audience.

work.

c. Transtheoretical Model

The Transtheoretical Model considers a person's willingness to change his or her

behavior. It describes the process of gradually modifying one's behavior. It

demonstrates how a person or a corporation adapts to changing habits, goals, and

opportunities programs at various levels People will go to the next level and through the

program, employing different treatment strategies at each stage. Individuals' willingness

to change within a population is likely to differ. Individuals may either progress to the

next stage or regress to a previous phase as they progress through this model. It may be

utilized in health promotion and disease prevention initiatives to address a wide range

of health behaviors, communities, and circumstances. It may be an excellent fit for

health promotion and disease prevention programs that concentrate on workplace

wellness, cigarette use, weight control, treatment adherence, addictions, and physical

activity, among other things.

Study Questions
1. Describe the following geographical areas in the Philippines: city, urban area, and rural areas.

• City - a sizable human population It is a permanent and densely inhabited area with

officially defined limits, whose members typically work on non-agricultural jobs.

• Urban Area - a residential community with a high population density and built-

environment infrastructure. Urban areas are formed as a result of urbanization and are

classified as cities, towns, conurbations, or suburbs by urban morphology.

• Rural Area - a geographical region located outside of towns and cities

2. Identify reasons for high population densities in the Philippines.

There are several factors, but poverty is widely considered as the major cause of

overpopulation. For example, as a result of a population expansion, poor families tend to have

more family members. A lack of educational resources, along with high death rates that lead to

greater birth rates, results in substantial population increases in impoverished places.

3. Explain why some areas are more crowded than others?

Some regions have a higher population density than others. This is due to a combination of

physical and human causes.