Public Health and Health Promotion vs. Health Education

VOCABULARY flashcards capturing the definitions, models, and distinctions between Public Health, Health Promotion, and Health Education according to the lecture notes.

Public Health

A field focused on population-based approaches to health and well-being, utilizing core functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance.

John Snow and Edward Jenner

Key historical figures in the evolution of public health, associated with milestones such as sanitation and vaccination.

Health Promotion

The process of enabling people to increase control over their health, emphasizing holistic approaches and broader social, environmental, and political factors.

Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion (1986)

A landmark framework that established key principles such as building healthy public policy, creating supportive environments, and strengthening community action.

Health Education

A practice focused on teaching individuals and communities about health practices to increase knowledge and promote healthy decision-making through behavioral change.

Macro, Meso, and Micro Levels

The intervention levels of health promotion, ranging from macro (policy/structural) and meso (community) to micro (individual).

Social Ecological Model

A model applied to health promotion and education that examines influence across four levels: individual, interpersonal, community, and societal.

PRECEDE-PROCEED Model

A specific framework used for the design, implementation, and evaluation of health education and promotion programs.

Health Belief Model

A theory central to health education that seeks to understand how personal beliefs influence health behavior.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory in health education that emphasizes the role of self-efficacy and social influence in achieving behavior change.

Transtheoretical Model

The 'stages of change' model used for behavior modification, consisting of: Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance.

Healthy People 2020/2030

National policies on education and health promotion that guide the development of curricula and health outcomes.

Assessment, Policy Development, and Assurance

The three core functions of Public Health based on the 10 essential public health services.

Systemic vs. Individual Focus

A key distinction where health promotion targets systemic and environmental changes, while health education targets individual behavior and knowledge.

Digital Health Education

The delivery of health education using digital platforms such as websites, apps, social media, and e-learning tools.