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AN OVERVIEW
-Benjamin Franklin
Learning Objectives
At the end of this discussion, the student
will be able to:
Define education, health, and education;
Explain the objectives and processes of
health education;
Differentiate the three types of health
education;
Introduction
For a long time, health care and teaching
were pursued by religious orders. As the
health care and welfare norm, the sisters
and priests delivered the health bulletins to
the citizenry. However, prior to the coming
of the religious orders to the Philippines,
albularyos or local doctors already have
been tending to the health needs of the
community.
Health Education
Refers to the act of providing information
and learning experiences for purposes of
behavior change for health betterment of
the client.
Is the totality of experiences which
favorably influence habits, attitudes and
knowledge relating to individual,
community, and racial health (Health
Education: 2006)
2.
3.
Purposes of Health
Education
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Aspects of Health
Education
1. Behavioral Sciences
2. Public Health
3. Education
- Refers to the study and practice of teaching
and learning which plays a vital role in the
development of health education.
Importance of Health
Education
Enhance knowledge awareness
Promotes health, safety and security of the
people
Develop and improve community resources
Increase productivity and strength of
character
Disease prevention
Minimize Cost
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