GOOD MORNING

METHODS OF
HEALTH EDUCATION
NAME – POOJA SHARMA
ROLL NO - 70/18
 CONTENTS
1. Introduction 9. Workshop

2. Enumeration of methods 10.Conferences and seminars

3. Individual approach 11.Role playing/socio drama

4. Group approach 12.Demonstrations

5. Chalk and talk 13.Mass approach

6. Symposium 14.Mass media

7. Group discussions 15.Appendix

8. Panel discussion 16.Bibliography

 INTRODUCTION

HEALTH EDUCATION –

• Any combination of learning experiences designed to help

individuals and communities improve their health, by increasing
their knowledge or influencing their attitudes.

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PROMOTION & EDUCATION in INDIA is

actively involved in teaching and training activities in the field of
health education and promotion; specially the techniques and
methods of health education.
 METHODS OF HEALTH EDUCATION
Health education can be done targeting in mainly three ways :-

METHODS

Individual Group Mass

approach approach approach
 1. INDIVIDUAL APPROCH

When an individual comes to the dental clinic or health centre because of

illness, he/she should be educated on matter of interest such as –

• Prevention

• Oral hygiene This approach can also be used by public

health personnel, since they will be visiting
• Beneficial diet homes and can interact with the individual
and their families.
etc.
 ADVANTAGES – DISADVANTAGES –

• Can be done in a dentist's • Only small number can benefit

consultation room (two-way
communication).
• Discussion, argument and
persuasion of an individual to
change his behaviour is possible.
• Health education is given only
to those who come in contact
with the dental surgeon or with
public health personnel.

• There is opportunity for the

individual for asking questions and
clearing doubts.
 2. GROUP APPROCH - MEDIUMS

A. Chalk and talk E. Workshop

B. Symposium F. Conferences and seminars

C. Group discussions G. Role playing/socio drama

D. Panel discussion H. Demonstrations

A) CHALK AND TALK(LECTURE)
• LECTURE- carefully prepared oral presentation of facts, organized
thoughts and ideas by a qualified person with help of chalk and
board.
• CHARACTERISTICS OF LECTURE-

1. Should have an opening statement which gives

Disadvantage:
the theme of the lecture.
2. Group should not be more than 30 people. • One way
3. The duration of the talk should not exceed 15 to communication.
20 minutes.
4. Should be based on topic of current interest. • Learning is passive
5. Its effectiveness depends upon the ability of the
speaker to write and draw legibly.
B) SYMPOSIUM

• A series of speeches on a selected topic.

• Each speaker presents a brief aspect of the topic.

• There is no discussion among speakers In the end, the

audience may ask questions.

• The chairman makes a summary at the end of the

session.
C) GROUP DISSCUSSIONS

• People interacting in a face-to-face situation.

• Group identifies problems and finds their solutions. Disadvantage:

• 6-12 members, seated in a circle Some members may

be shy and some
• There should be a group leader to initiate the may be dominating
subject, prevents side conversations, encourages so unequal
everyone to participate and to sum up the participation can be
discussion. there.

• There should be a recorder who prepares a report

on issues discussed and agreements reached.
D) Panel discussion

• 4 to 8 experts sit and discuss a topic in front of an audience.

• Headed by a chairman who opens the session, introduces the speakers

and keeps the discussion going.

• Audience are allowed to ask questions

• Chairman sums up the different views

presented
E) Workshop

• It consists of a series of meetings with emphasis on individual work

with the help of resource persons.

• The total workshop is divided into small groups and each group will
select a chairman and a recorder.

• The individuals -

✓ Work
✓ Solve a part of the problem
✓ Contribute to group discussion
✓ Leave the workshop with a plan of action for the problem.
F) Conferences or seminars

• Programs range from half day to one week.

• Held on a regional, state or national level.

• They usually have a theme

G) Role playing / socio drama

o Size of the group should be about 25.

o The audience should take active part by suggesting alternative

solutions and even by taking part in the drama.

o The situation is dramatized to make communication more effective.

o Followed by a discussion of the problem.

o Puppet shows used in villages is a type of socio drama

o Useful for children's health education

H) Demonstrations

• Carried out step-by-step in front of an audience.

• The method involves the audience in discussion and has a high

motivational value.

• The audience can then carry out the procedure themselves with
expert help.
 3) MASS COMMUNICATION
❖For a large community or the general public can be given using the mass
media of communication.

❖Means communication that is given to a community where the people

gathered together do not belong to one particular group.

Advantages Disadvantage

➢ Large number of people can be reached ➢ One way

communication
➢ People of all socio-economic status
irrespective of their caste, creed and
religion have access to health education
 ➢ Various mass media used for
Mass Communication

Newspaper/ Documentary
Television Radio
press films

Health
Health Health
Posters exhibition
exhibitions magazines
booklets

Health Internet
information
booklets
 APPENDIX
➢ How is Teaching of Health Promotion and Communication in
Public Health Training done?

In India, currently public health training is primarily provided

through

o Master/diploma in public health

o Postgraduate/diploma in public health management

o Diploma/masters in health administration

o Diploma/master in health management

THANK YOU
 BIBLIOGRAPHY

• https://www.who.int/topics/health_education/en/

• http://aiihph.gov.in/department-of-health-promotion-education/