Health Education: Theoretical Concepts, Effective Strategies and Core Competencies
Language:
English
Publisher:
World Health Organization
Copyright:
2012
Pages:
82
Description:
This publication is intended to fill the gaps in knowledge and understanding of health education and promotion and provide knowledge of the wide range of tools available. As a health education foundation document, it provides a review of the various health education theories, identifies the components of evidence-based health education, outlines the competencies
necessary to engage in effective practice, and seeks to provide a common understanding of health education disciplines and related concepts. It also offers a framework that clarifies the relationship between health literacy, health promotion, determinants of health and healthy public policy and health outcomes. [from preface]
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