PHT 121 Introduction to Health Education and Promotion

Communication

Communication is the process of conveying information between two or more individuals or entities. It involves the transmission and reception of messages through various channels, both verbal and non-verbal.

Key Elements of Communication:

• Sender: The individual or entity that initiates the communication process and sends the message.

• Receiver: The individual or entity that receives and interprets the message.

• Message: The information, idea, or thought that is being communicated.

• Channel: The medium through which the message is transmitted (e.g., speech, writing, email, social media).

• Feedback: The response or reaction from the receiver to the message.

Types of Communication:

• Verbal Communication: Using spoken or written words to convey messages.

• Nonverbal Communication: Communicating through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.

Purposes of Communication:

• To Inform: Provide knowledge or information to others.

• To Persuade: Influence others to adopt a particular point of view or take a specific action.

• To Express Emotions: Share feelings, thoughts, and experiences.