Health Education, Advocacy and Community Mobilisation Module: 1. Starting your Health Education Work: Basic Principles

Study Session 1  Starting your Health Education Work: Basic Principles

Introduction

In this first study session you will learn about the nature of health, health education, health promotion and some related concepts. This will help you as a Health Extension Practitioner to understand the social, psychological and physical components of health. You will also learn about the principles of health education and have the opportunity to consider these basic ideas while planning and carrying out your health education sessions.