Public health nurses play a critical role in improving population health outcomes by educating communities and delivering care within them. In this leadership position, registered nurses are able to make positive changes through policy reform and community-building.
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Health Education & Communication
UNIT IV:
Health Education
Aims, concepts and scope of health education.
National plan for health education
Communication techniques
Methods and media for health education programmes
Planning for health education & role of nurse
Health education has its origin during the ancient period when principles of disease prevention and health promotion were advocated and practiced.
Health education information at that time was communicated by face interaction.
Rather, principles of healthful living were integrated with culture and religious practices of a society.
Currently, health education is formal in its approach need to follow some guidelines.
It is institutionalized and is organized within the health care delivery system.
It began with the establishment of health centers in rural and urban areas
Emphasis was given on preventive, promotive and curative aspects of health.
Definition: Health education is a process that informs, motivates and helps the people to adopt and maintain healthy practices and lifestyles, advocates environmental changes as needed. (teaching the peoples about health related matters)
AIMS OF HEALTH EDUCATION:
To provide teaching on health matters
To motivate for learning regarding health
To improve knowledge and skill
To create awareness
To encourage people to adopt and maintain a healthy life style
To promote the proper use of health services
To stimulate for active participation in health services
CONCEPTS OF HEALTH EDUCATION:
Changing human behavior
Prevention of disease
Promotion of healthy lifestyles;
Modification of individual behavior to modification of “social environment”
Community participation to community involvement
Promotion of individual to Promotion of community
Self reliance
Informing people
Motivating people
Guiding into action
Primary Health Care Approach
Principles of health education:
SCOPE OF HEALTH EDUCATION:
Human biology: Anatomy and physiology, Importance of health & Effect of smoking, drinking and drugs on the body
Nutrition: Balanced diet, Nutritive value of food stuffs, Diet for pregnant and lactating mothers and others, Food sanitation, Nutrition deficiencies disease and there prevention & Motivation of good eating habits
Hygiene (personal and environmental): Personal hygiene, Environmental hygiene & Food hygiene
Mental health: Preventive measures against mental disorder & Guidance and counselling
Prevention of disease and accidents: Prevention of communicable, Non communicable disease Ex- D.M., C.H.D, Useful information about road safety, Knowledge about accidents & industrial Education regarding self screening measures
Utilization of health services: To Inform the community about available health services, voluntary agencies, motivate them to participate in national health programme
Family planning & maternal and child health: Planned and unplanned family, Immunization of pregnant women, Growth and
1. Marielle E. Kopasz, cMPH
569 Cumberland Lane Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (331)-431-1266 marielle.kopasz@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Master of Public Health (MPH) 3.93 GPA - Benedictine University, Lisle, Illinois May 2016
Certificates of Concentration: Health Education and Promotion, Health Administration and Policy
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 3.0 GPA - Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois Graduated May 2012
PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERIENCE
IPHA-AmeriCorps Member September 2015 – Present
Kane County Health Department: Division of Health Promotion, Aurora, IL
Community Outreach & Health Education:
Promote reduction and prevention of tobacco use and chronic diseases, utilizing innovative approaches through
implementation of social marketing strategies to promote health in the community and recommended best practices.
Lead outreach for Smoke-Free Housing initiative in Kane County and enforce Smoke-Free Illinois Act
Develop materials and represent KCHD programs and initiatives, providing health education at community events.
Promote health equity in the community and maintain awareness of disparities in the community.
Collaboration & Coalition Building:
Interact with community partners and members to address early childhood development, through Kane County All Our
Kids “AOK” Network involvement.
Partner with coalitions working to improve factors associated with chronic diseases and environmental health hazards.
Planning, Data Analysis, & Evaluation:
Participate in “Kane Health Counts” Community Health Improvement Plan
Collection and analysis of data related to meeting performance measures.
Facilitate Food & Physical Activity Environment Scans and strategic planning in all five Kane County hospitals.
Analyze school and childcare wellness policies using School Health Index, WellSat, and NAPSACC assessments.
Benedictine MPH Student Advisory Panel Fall 2014 – Present
Executive Board Social Media & Networking Chair
Organize and facilitate events hosted by the Student Advisory Panel for MPH students and alumni to attend on campus
or virtually, and encourage engagement of MPH students in all events and activities via social media outlets.
Lead Receptionist, Administrative Assistant January 2013 - June 2015
DuPage Medical Group: Midwest Internists, Naperville, IL
● Communicated with diverse patient base, provided exceptional patient care, and kept patient confidentiality per HIPPA.
● Office liaison and primary contact in office to Director-Lead Physician, Office Manager.
● Training and supervision
Wellness Intern & Group Fitness Instructor October 2010 – May 2012
Lewis University: Fitness and Recreation Center, Romeoville, IL
● Applied health promotion and marketing techniques to plan and implement health promotion events and campaigns.
● Lead, choreographed, and motivated safe exercise classes for students, faculty, staff, and community members. Assisted
in planning healthy meal alternatives. Tracked base-line data of participants upon beginning new workout plan.
PRESENTATIONS
● Facilitated Infographic Training to KCHD Staff (Nov.
2015)
● “Reproductive Life Plans: Young Adults”(Oct. 2014)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS & DEVELOPMENT
Certifications: Mental Health First Aid (Jan. 2016),
Emergency Preparedness Certifications: FEMA: IS-
00001.a , IS-00100.b, ICS-100, IS-00102.c, IS-00244.b.
Volunteer Experience: Feed My Starving Children
(2013-present), Marie Wilkinson Food Bank (2016),
National Days of Service projects (September 2015 –
June 2016)
Recruitment: of Members/Volunteers for both IPHA-
AmeriCorps program and Benedictine MPH Student
Advisory Panel.
Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Social Media & Infographics
Quality Improvement Tools & Skills
Memberships: Executive Board Benedictine MPH
Student Advisory Panel, Student Mentor in MPH
Mentor Pilot Program, Illinois Public Health
Association, Illinois Disaster Corps, IPHA
AmeriCorps Member Development Chairperson
Cultural Competency