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health communication definition
the art and science of using theory based communication strategies and technologies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that advance health
communication model steps
- planning and strategy development
- developing and pretesting
- implementing the program
- evaluation
(goes in circle)
scientific definition of health
health is defined by certain objective parameters (ex: BP is 120/80)
every day reality definition of health
health is defined by subjective physical discomfort
intercultural communication can be viewed from
-individual levels
-interpersonal levels
-intergroup level
-cultural level
individual level of intercultural communication
is patient motivated to make changes?
interpersonal level of intercultural communication
-intimacy of relationships
-social networks
intergroup level of intercultural communication
-social identity
-collective self esteem
cultural level of intercultural communication
-dominant values
-principles
-shared beliefs
non-verbal communication
-paralanguage (language without words)
-proxemics (perception and use of personal and interpersonal spaces)
-non-verbal behavior (body movements, facial expressions)
active voice
wanting individual to participate in some action, pts are more responsive to
passive voice
does not include individual/ “you” statements
anxiety
is particulary present when we relate to people who we consider to be different that us or a stranger
greater anxiety may lead to
avoidance and ineffective non-verbal communications
uncertainty
having some type of certainty leads to more confidence, self efficacy and understanding of expectations
achieving effective communication -cultural competence and communication
-need to consider the characteristics of the speakers or the situation
-incorporate the elements of sensitivity, awareness, and skills
-practice mindfulness
-greater motivation is associated with more positive attitudes towards people of other cultures
facing differences in language
language concordance and the use of interpreters
strategies to achieve effective communication
-health educators need to have a collection of culturally appropriate communication skills such as empathy, care and respect
-need to notice the individuals indications, expectations and nuances of the interaction
-health educators must have sufficient adaptability to adjust to different individuals and individualize their communication according to their characteristics and needs
-use a mix of both verbal and nonverbal communication
evidence has shown that in multicultural encounters relative to health care
there are high levels of anxiety and uncertainty of both individuals and educators which can hinder communication
literacy definition
understanding, evaluating, using and engaging with written text to participate in society, to achieve one’s goals, and to develop one’s knowledge and potential, also included is a person’s ability to comprehend written and oral messages
factors that influence literacy levels
-education
-personal ability
-age/gender
-living conditions
-culture
-language
-education
Healthy People 2030 new definitions for health literacy
-emphasize people’s ability to use health information rather than just understand i t
-focus on the ability to make “well informed” decisions rather than “appropriate” ones
-incorporate a public health perspective
-acknowledge that organizations have a responsibility to address health literacy
three types of health literacy
-functional: acquire and act on information
-interactive: discriminate between health information from different sources
-critical: critically analyze health information from a variety of sources
levels of health literacy
below basic
basic
intermediate
proficient