Education for health : A manual on health education in primary health care

This manual will help community health workers provide appropriate health education that uses local resources, and involves local people. It covers the relationship between behaviour and health, and the role of health education in helping people to adopt healthier life-styles. Ways of working with people that establish good relationships, help clear communication, encourage participation, and avoid prejudice are discussed, and the elements of planning for health education in primary health care are outlines. Health education methods appropriate for use with individuals, groups and whole communities are described, and detailed guidance is given on how to use these methods, and how to adapt them to suit local needs. The final chapter "Communicating the health message" covers efficient communication and effective ways to use the mass media.