Smoking and Adulthood: Health Education in the Workplace Setting

This report examines the impact of smoking on the health of adults, particularly those aged 18-25 in workplace settings. It highlights the negative health consequences of smoking, including diseases like lung cancer and heart attack, and discusses the increasing rates of smoking among adults due to factors such as stress and anxiety. The report emphasizes the importance of health education and presents a comprehensive teaching plan designed to address the issue, incorporating modern evidence-based approaches and participatory methods. The plan includes an assessment of learning needs, content structure, and evaluation methods, aiming to enhance health literacy and promote smoking cessation. The report concludes that health education is crucial in mitigating the adverse effects of smoking on adult health, and provides insights into effective teaching strategies to improve knowledge and influence behaviors.

Smoking Impact on
Adulthood

Contents
Title: Smoking Impact on Adulthood..........................................................................................................3
INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................................3
Background................................................................................................................................................3
Assessment of learning needs of the chosen group..................................................................................4
Meeting the learning needs of the chosen group.....................................................................................5
Content, structure and delivery of the teaching plan..............................................................................6
Evaluation of the teaching plan................................................................................................................6
CONCLUSION..........................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES..........................................................................................................................................8
Appendix....................................................................................................................................................9
Teaching Plan..........................................................................................................................................9

Title: Smoking Impact on Adulthood
INTRODUCTION
Smoking has negative impacts on the overall health of a person and can lead to many
diseases such as lung cancer, COPD, heart attack etc. The rate of smoking in adults has increased
over the last few years. There are many different reasons that can lead to smoking in adults, such
as stress, anxiety and depression (Allinson and et.al., 2017). Smoking can affect the overall
quality of health and lifestyle among adults such as the overall risk of tuberculosis, problems of
the immune system etc. increases. The respective essay will discuss the impact of smoking on
adulthood and the main focus will be on adults who are ibn the age group of 18 to 25 years of
age in workplaces. The essay will include a teaching plan for the chosen group and demonstrate
an understanding of health education using modern sources of evidence. Lastly, the essay will
also include a teaching plan as well as the teaching approach that will be used in relation to
health literacy.
Background
Health education can be referred to a type of education that involves a combination of
learning experiences that are designed with the main aim of improving their overall health by
either increasing their knowledge or influencing their individual attitudes. The main goal of
health education is to promote awareness regarding community health as well as the educational
process. With the number of cases of smoking in adults increasing, it has become important to
educate them regarding this. Teaching is a process that involves encouraging the participants in
order to make them learn specific things (Choi and Stommel, 2017). During the process of
teaching, various theoretical concepts are used in order to make sure that the individuals are able
to understand the point effectively. in context to this topic, Smoking impact in adults, the nature
of teaching that is relevant is using presentations as well as conducted meetings. This will help
the chosen group, adults in the age group of 36 to 55 years of age in workplace to learn about the
negative impacts of smoking on adults (Spreafico and et.al., 2017). The teaching approach that
will be used is participatory wherein the individuals will be asked to share their thoughts and
views about smoking and its ill effects to the overall health. Using a structured approach will
help in teaching specific topics to the individuals effectively. The approach in context to this

report will involve an assessment of the learning needs of the chosen group, developing an
assessment plan, delivering and evaluating it.
Assessment of learning needs of the chosen group
Health literacy can be defined as the ability to obtain, read, understand as well as use
information related to health in order to make appropriate health related decisions and follow the
instructions regarding treatment (Fang, 2019). On the other hand, learning need can be referred
to as the gap between the current level of skills and knowledge of the learners as well as the level
of skills and knowledge that is required to perform the task. In context to this essay, there is a
significant need to educate the adults who have a regular habit of smoking regarding its negative
health impacts. This will help them to learn about the topic and enhance their existing
knowledge. As a result, there will be a significant decrease in the rate of smoking as well as the
health complications that are caused because of it. Due to a lack of awareness among adults,
there is a need to adopt appropriate teaching approaches (Health Effects, 2020). Smoking can
cause various health complications such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart
attack, chronic bronchitis etc.
It is important to assess the existing learning need of the chosen group, i.e., adults in the
age group of 18 to 25 years and the chosen setting, which is the workplace. There are many
benefits of conducting a learning need assessment because it helps in identifying the gaps in the
existing knowledge of the individuals (Sutin, Flynn and Terracciano, 2018). This further helps
the learners to attain an increased level of control over their learning and thereby, improve
motivation. There are many people in the specified age group who have a habit of smoking
regularly, who are not completely aware of the impacts of smoking on their health. Also,
learning needs help in boosting the overall morale of the individuals and encourages them to
enhance their existing knowledge. Therefore, identifying the learning needs will allow
formulating effective strategies that can be implemented in order to overcome the barriers. In
order to conduct a learning needs assessment, the primary need of conducting the same will be
identified. In this scenario, there is a need to provide learning to the adults in workplace about
the impact of smoking on their overall health (Kataria, Gaewsky and Ellervik, 2019). Once this is
done, a gap analysis will be conducted in order to determine the level of gap between the current
level of understanding as well as the expected level of understanding of the topic.

The different training options will be assessed and the most appropriate ones will be
selected. Presentations will be used in order to facilitate a better understanding of the topic along
with the use of different pictures as well as recent statistics. The assessment of learning needs
will help in informing the development of a teaching plan to a great extent. This is because the
assessment will help in enhancing the way in which the plan is developed. Also, only relevant
and structured methods of teaching will be adopted (Larsen and et.al., 2020). The content of the
teaching plan will be structures in the form of a series with the aims of the teaching plan clearly
defined. The different teaching methods that will be used in the teaching process will also be
included in the plan and where will the health education be undertaken will also be included in
the plan. And the plan will be delivered in a structured manner.
Meeting the learning needs of the chosen group
A teaching plan is important because it helps in ensuring the overall learning process
provides the learners with adequate level of knowledge that will be helpful for them in the long-
term. Also, a teaching plan helps in the tutor to be well prepared for the session about what they
intend to teach the participants. As a result, the major focus is placed on facilitating the basic
knowledge to the learners. In this context, the adults will initially be provided with the basic
knowledge about the impact of smoking on the overall health of the individual. The teaching
plan also helps in organizing the different topics that will have to be taught to the participants.
The teaching plan will be tailored as per the basic learning needs of the learners. Adults who
work in offices or any other workplace, have the habit of smoking (Lydon‐Staley and Geier,
2018). This can be due to depression, anxiety, stress related to work etc. PowerPoint
presentations have been used instead of lecture method in order to facilitate a better
understanding about the ill effects of smoking on their overall health. The teaching plan has
taken into account the learning needs of all the participants and learning support will be provided
to the adults.
Coaching and mentoring will also be provided to the adults who work in different fields
and are into the habit of smoking. The main objective of teaching is to enhance the existing
learning of the people. They will be spoken to about the disadvantages of smoking as well as its
negative impact on the overall health. There are different ways in which smoking can be
prevented in adults or they can be stopped from smoking. The main reason for choosing the

respective aim as well as objectives is that the percentage of smoking in adults between the age
groups of 36 and 55 years is increasing. Therefore, the teaching plan will help in generating
awareness about the negative impact of smoking on the health.
Content, structure and delivery of the teaching plan
The different teaching methods that have been used to inform the chosen group about the
impact of smoking include presentations, cooperative learning, technology-based learning as
well as visualization. These will help in facilitating a better learning experience for the
participants. The setting wherein the health education will be undertaken has also been taken into
account and it will be conducted in a seminar hall. This will allow the participants to learn about
the disadvantages of smoking as well as the different ways in which they can prevent the same.
Communication is an important aspect that will help in the efficient delivery of the teaching plan
to the intended group- in the workplace setting (McLean, Jun and Kozyrskyj, 2019). Therefore,
different communication theories that have informed the delivery of the teaching plan include
Actor-Network Theory. The theory states that both human as well as non-human factors equally
influence the success of technological innovation. The theory looks at how different groups are
formed and this is beneficial because it will help in adopting appropriate teaching methods and
strategies. This approach will be helpful because it will encourage the adults with the habit of
smoking will to leave it and therefore, develop a positive and healthy lifestyle. Also, their overall
knowledge will be improved about the disadvantages of smoking in the chosen group.
Evaluation of the teaching plan
Evaluation of the teaching plan is important as it helps in building an educational
program, assess its overall achievements and therefore, improve the same. The process of
evaluation is important and helps in identifying any gaps in the same. The process of evaluation
is primarily concerned with assessing the overall effectiveness of the different methods as well as
approaches of teaching that are used in the plan. If any areas of improvements are identified, they
will be addressed and rectified accordingly (Mitchell and et.al., 2017). There are different
methods that can be used for evaluating the teaching plan. In context to the respective teaching
plan, different evaluation methods have been used such as ratings of the assignments or tasks that
will be offered to the participants. The teaching portfolio have also been evaluated in order to
identify the effectiveness of the teaching plan. these methods have been used because they will

assist in evaluating the plan effectively and do not consume a lot of time. The overall outcome of
the process will be reliable and also, any risks can also be identified. The overall impact of the
evaluation of teaching plan is positive and will help in identifying any risks.
The health education will be carried out in a seminar hall in order to ensure that the
learning process is carried out effectively. Also, the level of education of the participants
regarding the topic, impacts of smoking. This has helped in developing an effective teaching plan
(Patel and et.al., 2017). Therefore, the different evaluation methods will help in delivering
effective learning to the participants. This will ensure that the adults are aware of the different ill
effects of the smoking on their health.
CONCLUSION
From the above report, it can be concluded that smoking can cause serious ill effects to
the overall health of the adults who are working. This can include heart attack, problems with
breathing and chronic bronchitis. A teaching plan is a useful; document that helps in delivering a
structured and effective learning to the intended audience. Different approaches and methods to
teaching can be used in order to facilitate a better understanding to the chosen group. Different
theories of communication can inform the development of the teaching plan. health education is
important for all age groups and can help them in taking informed decisions regarding their
health and therefore, lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Appendix
Teaching Plan
Introduction
Smoking is injurious to health and can affect the overall health of the individuals to a
great level. Smoking can lead to various health complications such as heart attack, chronic
bronchitis etc. The levels of smoking among young adults have increased over the recent years
and therefore, it is important to educate young adults about the impact of smoking.
Objective
The main objectives of the teaching plan are to prevent smoking in young adults and to
stop them from getting into the habit of smoking based on the authentic information. Also, their
personal motivation will be increased so that they voluntarily quit smoking.
Questions and Answers
The members of the audience will be encouraged to ask questions to which, the answers
will be provided. The questions can be based on the impacts of smoking, how can it be prevented
etc.
Effect/Impact on Health
Smoking reasons most cancers, heart sickness, stroke, lung sicknesses, diabetes, and
continual obstructive pulmonary sickness (COPD), which includes emphysema and persistent
bronchitis. Smoking additionally will increase hazard for tuberculosis, certain eye sicknesses,
and troubles of the immune machine, including rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, it can be said
that smoking can lead to serious health complications for people, especially young adults. It is
thus important to adopt appropriate strategies in order to reduce the impact on the health.
Disadvantages of Smoking
The different disadvantages of smoking include a high risk of developing serious health
complications. Not only this, it also increases the overall risk of death among young adults who
are in the age group of 18 to 25 years of age. Smoking reasons stroke and coronary heart
sickness, which might be among the leading causes of demise. Even those who smoke fewer than

5 cigarettes a day will have early signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disorder. Smoking
damages blood vessels and may lead them to thicken and grow narrower. This makes your heart
beat quicker and your blood stress pass up. There can also be a case wherein clots can form in
the blood vessels.
Ways to prevent/stop smoking
One of the best ways of preventing or stopping smoking is to encourage positive thinking
and a change of diet. Young adults should mainly focus on maintaining a healthy diet and engage
in some productive activity or any of their hobbies. This will help in diverting their mind and
therefore, engage in something that they are interested in. Participating in physical activity is
another way that can help in preventing smoking in young adults. Therefore, by adopting these
strategies, the overall increased levels of smoking can be brough down. As a result, the health
complications that are caused by smoking are also reduced.
Presentation, Practice and Assessment
This stage will involve presenting the statistics of smoking in the order to enhance the
learning of the audience. The teaching plan will be delivered in a structured form so that the
young adults who are working, will get a better understanding of the disadvantages as well as
negative impact of smoking. Also, different ways to assess the learning need will also be opted.
This will provide a better understanding about the topic.