Learning Outcomes for Study Session 7

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

7.1  Define and use correctly all of the key words printed in bold. (SAQ 7.1)

7.2  Describe the role of health communication in health education and health promotion. (SAQs 7.2 and 7.3)

7.3  Discuss some of the basic principles of health communication. (SAQ 7.3)

7.4  Discuss common types of communication. (SAQs 7.3 and 7.4)

Study Session 7  Introduction to Health Communication

7.1  Concepts of communication