Health Communication
Why is school an important site for health communication?
Kids spend most of their time there. They are the future generation.
Why is physical activity important in the school setting?
Improves academic performance and health.
What is an example of health promotion campaign in school?
Flu shot poster, anti-vaping week, wear masks, Red Ribbon week.
What is a health communication specialists?
Who design behavior change and communication strategies can play an important role in the promotion of health within the school environment.
What does the NHES stand for?
National Health Education Standards
What is role playing and how is it important?
Allows students to practice safe strategies to handle a potentially-life threatening experience in a safe setting.
Name one of the six health concerns among youth.
poor diet, use of tobacco, alcohol use, sexual health, poor physical activity.
What is the goal of a health promotion campaign?
Improve health behaviors
What specialists should a student visit for mental health resources?
What does HECAT stand for?
Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool
What are some examples of role playing in the school setting?
What are some components of a balanced and healthy routine.
exercise, nutrition, hydration, sleep, stress management.
To be respectful of your patients and audience.
What are some examples of a health specialists in school?
Nurses, counselors, therapists, social worker, etc.
What is the health education curriculum analysis tool?
resource provided by the CDC to help schools improve their health education curriculums.
What is the social inoculation theory?
theory that explains how students handle and respond to being peer-pressured
What is skilled based education?
Type of practical teaching that focuses on the skills needed for a proper healthy lifestyle.
What is the Whole School, Whole Community, Whole Child (WSCC)
designed to strengthen a unified and collaborative approach to learning and health. Focuses on the child, emphasizes, a school-wide approach, and acknowledges learning, health, and the school as being a part and reflection of the local community.
What are 2 ways school nurses support school health initiatives?
Immunizations, health screenings, health education and promotion, etc.
What is the youth risk behavior surveillance system?
state based survey to monitor priority health risk behaviors that contribute markedly to the leading causes of death, disability, and social problems among youth and adults in the United States.
How is the Social Inoculation Theory applied?
allows individuals to counter misinformation and persuasion by exposing them to arguments they may have. For example, combat peer pressure from unhealthy habits.
How can schools support students to improve their health practices?
By implementing proper health education, creating supportive environments, and promoting mental and physical health.
What is the school health index (SHI)?
schools can use this tool to improve their health and safety policies and programs. Designed to promote healthier and safer behavior in the following areas:
PA and physical education, nutrition, tobacco use and prevention.
Describe the relationship between HCS's and policy creators
Policy makers rely on communication specialists to insure that new healthcare policies, guidelines or initiatives are understood and followed.
Do we have class on Tuesday?
No, enjoy your break!