Methods of health education

Methods of health education

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  BY: MOHAMMAD ZUBAIRANSARI DR. ZIAUDDIN AHMED DENTAL COLLEGE
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  METHODSINHEALTHEDUCATION 1-individual approach- the individualshould be educated about the effects of good oral hygiene in the prevention of diseases. Advantage-can be done in the dentist’s clinic and there is an opportunity for the individual to ask questions and clear his doubts. Disadvantage-health education given only to those who come in contact with the health personnel's.
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  *Its an effectiveway of educating the community* a.Chalk and talk (lectures) A lecture is defined as a carefully prepared oral presentation of facts, organized thoughts and ideas by a qualified person. • Learning is passive and communication is one way. b.Symposium A series of speeches on a selected topics In the end ,audience may ask question.
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  c.Group discussion 6-12 membersare seated in a circle. There should be a group leader who initiates the subject. Disadvantage- unequal participation.
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  d. panel discussion Panelof 4-8 experts sit and discuss a topic in front of an audience. Audience are allowed to ask questions.
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  e. Workshop It consistsof a series of meetings with emphasis on individual work with the help of the resource persons. f. Conferences or seminar Programs range from half day to one week. They usually have a theme.
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  h. Demonstrations Procedure iscarried out step-by-step in front of an audience. g. Role playing / socio drama Useful for children’s health education.
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  3.Massapproach • Health educationfor a large community or the general public can be given using the mass media of communication. • Various mass media used are- Television -coverage to large no.of people Radio -economical and broader audience than TV.
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  Newspapers/press -widely disseminated form ofliterature Documentary films -provide realism and motion. Posters -they should catch the eye and must be artistic.
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  Health exhibition should beconducted during a fair or festival Eg.Aligarh Numaish -personal communication is possible.
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  • Health informationbooklets Internet -Various types of internet sites providing health education to the community. Health magazines -topic should be authored by an expert.