PHT 121 Introduction to Health Education and Promotion

• Patient education: Providing health information and instructions to patients in healthcare settings.

• School health education: Health education programs integrated into school curricula to teach students about health and well-being.

• Workplace health promotion: Programs and initiatives implemented in workplaces to promote employee health and well-being.

Group-Level Methods:

• Group education: Health education sessions conducted with small groups of individuals to facilitate discussion and learning.

• Support groups: Groups where individuals with similar health concerns or goals come together for support and shared experiences.

• Community health education: Health education programs and initiatives implemented in community settings, such as community centers, libraries, and faith-based organizations.

• Peer education: Training individuals to educate their peers about health topics and promote healthy behaviors.

• Social marketing: Using marketing principles and techniques to promote healthy behaviors and influence social norms.

Mass-Level Methods:

• Mass media campaigns: Using mass media channels, such as television, radio, and print, to disseminate health messages and promote behavior change.

• Social media health promotion: Using social media platforms to share health information, connect with audiences, and promote healthy behaviors.

• Health communication campaigns: Planned and coordinated efforts to deliver health messages to large populations through various channels.