EXAM' Flashcards
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Health Education
The process that informs, motivates, and helps people to adopt and maintain healthy practices and lifestyles.
Nurses as Educators
Must understand historical and present-day forces influencing their teaching roles.
Mental Health
Emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Tobacco, Alcohol, and Other Drugs
Impact of substance use on health.
Personal and Community Health
Personal health choices and the community’s health.
Consumer Health
Making informed decisions about health-related products and services.
Safety and Injury Prevention
Preventing accidents and injuries.
Family Life and Human Sexuality
Impact of family and sexual health on well-being.
Disease Prevention and Control
Strategies to prevent and manage diseases.
Nutrition
Importance of a healthy diet.
Fitness
Role of physical activity.
Relationships
Impact of social connections on health.
Lawrence Green
A combination of learning experiences that facilitate voluntary health actions.
WHO
The process of providing information and suggestions for a healthy lifestyle.
General Definition of Health Education
A principle that teaches individuals and groups to behave in ways that promote, maintain, or restore health.
Aims of Health Education
Educates individuals on healthy lifestyles, diet, exercise, hygiene, and avoiding risky behaviors.
Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Encourages recognizing symptoms early and seeking medical attention.
Utilization of Health Services
Educates on accessing healthcare services and adhering to treatment plans.
Ancient Health Awareness
Early societies prioritized health and participated in sports for well-being.
1970s - Role Delineation Project
Explored credentialing health educators.
1980s - Health Education Definition
Defined as assisting individuals to make informed health decisions.
1985 - Total Health Concept
Adopted by Wisconsin’s health education curriculum.
Modern-Day Focus
Patients and families are encouraged to take responsibility for self-care management.
Florence Nightingale
Founder of modern nursing, emphasized hygiene, nutrition, fresh air, and personal care in health education.