Health Education Report: Factors, Barriers, Initiatives, and Plans

This report delves into the multifaceted realm of health education, commencing with an exploration of factors that significantly impact an individual's health status, encompassing elements like education, income, healthcare access, housing, and safety. It then dissects the potential barriers service users encounter when accessing healthcare services, providing real-world examples from a work placement setting. The report proceeds to elucidate the intricate relationship between health beliefs and illness, followed by a comparative analysis of health education and health promotion strategies. Furthermore, it examines how different theoretical models are reflected in local health education campaigns. The core of the report culminates in the explanation of the need for a health education initiative, supported by current local demographic data and a relevant theoretical model, culminating in a detailed plan to address a current local health issue. The report aims to enhance understanding of health education and its impact on individuals and communities.

Health education in action

Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
P1 Compare a range of factors that impact on health status...................................................1
P2 Explain potential barriers service users face when accessing healthcare services using
examples from own work placement......................................................................................3
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................6
P3 Explain the relationship between health beliefs and illness..............................................6
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................7
P4 Compare and contrast health education and health promotion and strategies used in each to
effect health improvement......................................................................................................7
P5 Describe how different theoretical models are reflected in different local health education
campaigns...............................................................................................................................8
TASK 4..........................................................................................................................................10
P6 Explain the need for a health education initiative using current local demographic data and
a relevant theoretical model..................................................................................................10
P7 Produce an accurately detailed plan for a local health education initiative that addresses a
current local health issue......................................................................................................12
CONCLUSION..............................................................................................................................13
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................14

INTRODUCTION
Health education refers to a practice for providing information about maintain appropriate
health condition. It includes the criterion of educating common public about different effective
precautions which encourage them to adopt healthy lifestyle. Basically, health education is an
important aspect which should be focussed by healthcare professionals and government for
increasing awareness among citizens in regards to maintain their health condition. The health
education includes the criterion of organising health promotional events for providing education
about effective precautions. The health education is favourable to reduce the risk of occurring
epidemics at large scale (Amezcua, M., and et. al., 2020). However, it is observed that there are
various kinds of disease which can be easily get spread within a community by flow of air and
meeting each other. It is necessary for people to remain aware about regular precautions and
healthy habits which help to avoid occurrence of infectious diseases. In context of this
assignment, it is based on the health education which helps to improve health condition of entire
population. This project will focus on factors affecting health status and potential barriers faced
by service users. It will also include comparison between health education, health promotion and
strategy along with theoretical model used for the same. The need of health education initiative
and plan to address them are given below.
TASK 1
P1 Compare a range of factors that impact on health status
The health status refers to a condition when an individual remain physically, mentally,
emotionally and spiritually wellbeing. It includes problematic health status when some of health
problem, infection or injury happen which make person uneasy and uncomfortable regarding
their body condition. Basically, it is necessary for an individual to focus on healthy lifestyle and
follow appropriate habits which helps to maintain better health condition. It is essential for
people to mainly focus on their diet of intake and physical exercise which is helpful to improve
immune strength and make person energetic whole the day. However, there are various kinds of
factors which are responsible for affecting the health status of an individual. It includes number
of elements such as diet, exercise, self-esteem, heredity, physical environment and rest. It
includes various other components that impact on health condition including knowledge of
health, accessing health information & services, behaviours, culture, drug or alcohol abuse,
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smoking and many more. It is very important for people to not intake harmful substances
because they are responsible for developing physical and mental health problems. It will
facilitate to acquire abnormal health condition that reduce quality of life and comfort level of an
individual (Arvidson, 2018). The detailed explanation of different factors is provided below that
have impact over health status of individuals;
Education: Education level of the people can affect how good they are. Education gives
the apparatuses that need to use sound judgment about the wellbeing. Individuals with more
education are bound to live more. They are bound to take an interest in solid exercises like
practicing and seeing their PCP routinely. They are more averse to take an interest in unfortunate
exercises, for example, smoking. Instruction additionally will in general lead to more lucrative
employments. These regularly accompany benefits, for example, medical coverage, more
beneficial working conditions, and the chance to make associations with others. These things
mean better wellbeing (Bjurling-Sjöberg and et. al., 2017).
Income: The amount of cash has by people affects their wellbeing in positive manner.
Individuals with higher wages will in general be more advantageous and live longer than
individuals with low earnings. They are bound to live in safe neighbourhoods. They have more
access to markets and solid nourishment's. They for the most part have more access to safe
spaces for practice or different exercises. Individuals with low livelihoods are bound to live in a
network of destitution. They are bound to confront circumstances that can prompt unforeseen
weakness. These can incorporate hazardous lodging, more difficulties in getting sound food, and
less an ideal opportunity for practice or physical movement. Having a lower pay additionally
influences of an individual capacity to have reasonable medical coverage. This can influence
how regularly, if at any time, a person goes to the specialist. This can directly effect on a person
wellbeing (Hubley and Copeman, 2018).
Access to health care: How simple it is for people to get to human services is a major
determinant of good wellbeing. In the event that people have medical coverage, they are bound
to visit the specialist all the time. These outings can incorporate screenings and preventive
consideration that get a person far from creating interminable illness. Be that as it may, not every
person approaches medical coverage or simple access to mind. A few people don't have
transportation to go to the specialist. Some can't manage the cost of it, while others communicate
in an alternate language. These things can keep them from getting human services they need. Not
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having the option to get medicinal services can huge effect an individual wellbeing (Israel and et.
al., 2017).
Housing: Where an individual live has a critical effect its wellbeing. Individuals who are
constantly presented to poor day to day environments have a higher danger of creating medical
issues. Conditions, for example, bugs, shape, auxiliary issues, and poisons in the home would all
be able to influence an individual wellbeing. It is significant that house is protected and liberated
from risks like these. Lodging can add to the wellbeing when it gives a protected spot to a
person. Neighbourhood conditions are a significant piece of lodging, and can likewise influence
the strength of a person. A local that is liberated from brutality, wrongdoing, and contamination
gives youngsters and grown-ups a protected spot for physical movement. A home that is near
markets makes it simpler for families to purchase and eat well nourishments. A flourishing
neighbourhood likewise offers business, transportation, and great schools. Being encircled by
these things enables an individual to carry on with a more advantageous life (Kramer and et. al.,
2017).
Safety: Community impression of security is significant. A people group's view of security
adds to a feeling of prosperity, permits people opportunity of development, and decreases
unexpected wounds. There are different components of security that sway on wellbeing. An
examination study shows a solid connection between the commission of violations and the
utilization of liquor and medications. The Communities activity distinguished wellbeing as a
significant pointer of the network's wellbeing. This not the one, different networks additionally
distinguished savagery as a social determinant of wellbeing and a general medical problem.
Talking explicitly of family savagery, it was discovered that family brutality negatively affected
value, socio-financial matters, mental, physical and otherworldly prosperity. Viciousness is a
significant supporter of sudden passing and incapacity. It is a power that harms the physical,
mental and otherworldly wellbeing of people. It likewise compromises fundamental
organizations in country, for example, the family and the network (Loft and et. al., 2017
Louise Feenie, 2019).
P2 Explain potential barriers service users face when accessing healthcare services using
examples from own work placement
Ascertainment of effective healthcare service by different individuals of society is the prime
right of all irrespective to the any factor like poor, rich and the community from which they
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belong. The need of effective accessible health care service is important because this will
provide an opportunity to maintain the level of care within a nation. In current period of time,
accessibility of health care service is the prime motive of each and every authority along with
government (Metzler, 2017). There are numerous number of health issues are existing due to
imperfect lifestyle. In this case, good health care service is the only way that help in direction of
safeguarding their lives. Good health and its related service is the basic right of each and every
individual. It is the demand of in a community and in a nation that they can get the qualitative
health care service. This brings an obligation over the government and higher authorities that
improve all the related health care services and remove the attached barriers that restricts the
users to avail the same. In current period of time, there are lots of barriers that hinders the
capacity of all different individuals of society that they get the qualitative health care service on
time. In this regard, the main different causes presents include uneven ration of professionals and
public, costly services in private care homes, lack of government care homes, lack of
government policies, high ratio of difference in between poor and rich people and many more.
All these aspects have their own different kind of impact that resultant into restriction in
accessibility of timely and effective health care service. There is huge negative impact of all
these barriers over availability of effective health care services within a nation. The negative
impact is also ascertained by the different number of individuals reside in a society and a nation
in the form of unmet health needs, delay in receiving appropriate care, inability to ascertain
preventive services, financial burdens and preventable hospitalisations. They are unable to
safeguard their own and family life in case of emergencies within the current system of health
care services. The detailed description of all these barriers along with their impact upon
accessibility of service is defined below:
Physical barriers: These are objects that keep a person from getting where they should go
for example a wheelchair client can't enter a structure in light of the fact that the entryway is
excessively thin or there are steps so they can't get to the passageway.
Psychological barriers: This hindrance influences the way an individual considers a help
for example it might be they have a dread of the dental specialist. On the off chance that an
individual feels unwell however they are stressed over discovering what's going on. They may
not look for help from their GP (Pavlish, and et. al., 2020).
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Financial barriers: This to do with the amount it may cost to get to an assistance. In the
event that the wellbeing, social consideration or early years’ administration the individual is
attempting to get to is some separation away they will be unable to manage the cost of the
vehicle expenses to arrive. In the event that a patient needs to pay for clinical remedies they will
be unable to manage the cost of it so they don't get the medication they need.
Geographical barrier: A few people live close to wellbeing, social consideration and early
years’ administrations and others may live some separation away. For those people who don't
live approach the administrations they may find that the transports in the zone don't run at an
advantageous chance to get to an arrangement. A patient may need to have pro treatment which
is numerous miles away and thinks that it’s hard to arrive. Thinking that it’s hard to head out to
the administrations due to separate is a topographical boundary. A few people may locate that
because of their versatility issue they can't walk a short separation to the wellbeing, social
consideration and early years’ administrations.
Refugees and asylum seekers: These may not realize what administrations are accessible to
them, or they won't be comfortable with administrations that are altogether different to those in
their nation of origin. In future, this turns to be the limiting factor that hinders the person to
access the effective health acre which is good in the direction of safeguarding their own and
family lives.
Cultural and language barrier: On the off chance that the data (signs, flyers, banners)
about wellbeing, social consideration and early years’ administrations is in English at exactly
that point those with an alternate first language won't have the option to get some answers
concerning the administration. On the off chance that the data utilizes pro language the
individual may not get it. They may get restless or stressed over the administration.
Difference in views: There is disgrace encompassing specific kinds of sick well-being and
incapacity. Contrasting perspectives and mentalities between the well-being professional and the
patient could affect upon treatment and backing gave (Santiago, 2020).
Resource barrier: Once in a while the wellbeing, social consideration and early years
benefits an individual need to access may not be accessible due staff deficiencies or an absence
of cash for the administration. In the event that there is a huge interest for an assistance, at that
point individuals may need to hold up until there is adequate cash to pay for every one of those
that need the administration. Additionally, there might be a popularity for immunization against
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a sickness and there isn't sufficient antibody accessible for each one of those that need it. In this
way, individuals may need to hold up until adequate immunization has been created for example
swine influenza vaccine.
Fear to disclose information: Asylum seekers living with sick wellbeing and handicap may
not reveal wellbeing condition and any consideration needs, as they may expect that it could
affect upon their refuge guarantee. This has direct negative impact over their capability to get
effective health care service because professional always provide the treatment on the basis of
provided information.
Situation of extreme isolation: Some refuge seekers live in extraordinary seclusion which
can significantly affect their physical and psychological wellness. This has further impact their
ability to get the effective health care because at some place not possible to identify the good
services that can provide effective health services.
TASK 2
P3 Explain the relationship between health beliefs and illness
There is direct relation between the health beliefs and illness. It is always said that the good
and healthy body of a person never fells ill. The person who is fit has large immunity in that help
to counter the bacteria’s and safeguard the body from unwanted illnesses. On the other hand, if
the person’s body is not healthy and suffering from lots of issues then the level of immunity is
very low. In this case, chance of illness is high that must have futuristic negative impact over the
body. This would be the reason that everyone suggests the person’s that they have to follow the
healthy life style. This is so because this further aids in development of effective and
strengthened body along with increment in level of high level immunity. The futuristic impact of
this over life of a person is positive. This provides an opportunity to live healthier without
attracting unwanted number of diseases. So, this is clear from the description that the relation
between the health related beliefs and illness is true and direct. Also, there are large number of
benefits associated with healthy lifestyle and a healthier person. This improves the age of
individuals where they will live longer then the person who is suffering from any kind of disease
(Semcharoen and et. al., 2019).
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TASK 3
P4 Compare and contrast health education and health promotion and strategies used in each to
effect health improvement
Health education can be defined as a combination of learning experiences that are
formulated for supporting individuals and communities. It includes the criterion of helping
people for influencing their habits in such a manner which facilitate to improve their health
condition. Basically, the health education includes the way providing knowledge about effective
precautions and habits which are favourable to avoid various diseases. It is necessary for people
to follow instructions provided by doctors and nurses for maintain health condition by avoiding
infectious problems. Meanwhile, it has been analysed that use of effective sources of educating
about better health is important for make people understand about need of precautions in their
life. However, there are different types of activities which are required to be utilised in order to
educate people about healthy practices. They educators can use lectures, courses, seminars,
webinars, workshops and classes for providing relevant information in respect of maintain
appropriate health condition.
In addition to this, there are number of strategies which can be used for health education
which are mentioned here. Initially, it includes the fact that active participation of target
population is required for effectively utilise the practices. Secondly, it is necessary that
completion of community assessment regarding their actual needs for determining community
capacity, resources, priorities and requirements. Thirdly, it is required to provide planned
learning activities which are responsible for increasing skills as well as knowledge of the
participants. However, it involves the utilisation of programs by implementing them with
integrated, well planned curricula and substances which occurs in a setting convenient for
respondents. Meanwhile, it is important to present the data with audio-visual and computer based
support including projectors, slides, videos, books, CDs, posters, pictures, websites or software
programs respectively. Moreover, it has been evaluated that it includes the criterion of ensuring
proficiency of program staff, via training for maintaining fidelity for the program model (Skene
and et. al., 2019).
Health promotion can be described as an effective program which is helpful for people to
make them capable to have more control over their own health status. It includes the number of
key components such as good governance for health, health literacy and healthy cites. However,
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it has been identified that health promotion increase awareness about healthy activities and habits
along with encouraging citizens to adopt them. It includes the use of posters, brochures, leaflets,
factsheets etc. in order to display the relevant content in more clear and easy manner. It will
provide support to promote healthy behaviour among citizens. Meanwhile, it is observed that
several health promotion approaches are available such as medical, behavioural change,
educational, client centred and societal change. It is essential to consider several principles of
health promotion including a broad & positive health concept, participation & involvement,
action & action competence, a settings perspective and equity in health. The health promotion
programs or campaigns can be successful if important factors can be considered such as
communication, education, legislation, fiscal measures, organisational change, community
change, community development and spontaneous local activities against health hazards (Stoops
and et. al., 2019).
P5 Describe how different theoretical models are reflected in different local health education
campaigns
Health education campaigns includes the criterion of providing knowledge about healthy
habits and activities like intake balanced diet, physical exercise, yoga, meditation and many
more. It involves the use of effective models which are used for increase effectiveness of health
promotional events. Meanwhile, it is observed that various kinds of models are available such as
religious, biomedical, psychosomatic, humanistic, existential and transpersonal models from
which suitable one can be selected to conduct promotion events for promoting healthy habits
among citizens. It is necessary for care professionals to use appropriate use of model for
formulating more effective as well as efficient health promotional events for promoting healthy
habits. It will provide support to make people understand about benefits of healthy habits
potentially which facilitate to enhance health status. However, it has been analysed that language
use should be focussed and use simple and clear phrases that can be easily understand which
facilitate to make them analysed the information. Moreover, it will impact positively on their
mind set and encourage adoption of healthy habits.
Biomedical model – This can be described as an effective model which is favourable for
care professionals in terms of diagnosing health problems among problems. It is beneficial for
nurses and physicians to assess the diseased condition of an individual so that appropriate care
plan can be formulated for providing appropriate treatment to address particular health problems
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effectively. However, it has been analysed that biomedical model is responsible to state about
health as it has potential to constitute the freedom from diseases, pain or defect, making the
normal human condition. It is observed that physicians who used biomedical model focus on
number of physical procedures including pathology, biochemistry and physiology of specific
disease according to which appropriate health education can be provided. Meanwhile, it includes
the criterion of not considering social factors or individual subjectivity. It is favourable in order
to educate people for taking effective precautions and avoid occurrence of diseases which
facilitates to enhance health status of entire population. Moreover, it is used by most of the
healthcare professionals in terms of providing detailed knowledge to people which is helpful to
make them understand their importance to maintain better health condition.
Humanistic theory – The humanistic theory includes an approach of psychology which is
responsible for emphasizing empathy and stress in human behaviour. It consists number of
principles are required to be focussed such as personal worth of an individual, centrality of
human values, and creative as well as active nature of human beings. Basically, it is favourable
to use because it is an optimistic approach and focuses on the noble capability of human in order
to overcome hardship, pain and despair. It is observed that actual needs of people should be
analysed such as physiological needs, self-esteem needs, safety & security needs, self-
actualisations etc. that should be considered for providing effective strategies of avoiding health
problems and maintain better health condition. Meanwhile, this theory is beneficial in terms of
focussing on honesty, integrity, manners, respect for others along with accepting responsibility
for self-development which is suitable for delivery of appropriate precautions information to
citizens. In addition to this, it has been analysed that humanistic theory is favourable for learning
critical thinking, problem solving and different points of views about specific health problems
for which health education programs are organised for improving knowledge level of people. It
will facilitate to encourage them towards better health along with avoiding risks of occurring
severe diseases among the overall population of the country (Tang and et. al., 2017).
Health belief model – This can be described as an appropriate technique which can be
used in order to provide effective care facilities as well as organising potential health promotion
campaigns for wellbeing of citizens. It includes the criterion of providing guidance related to
health promotion along with disease prevention programs accordingly. Meanwhile, this model
encourages professional to pout efforts in correct direction for managing health promotion
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