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El cáncer de pulmón es un tumor maligno que se origina en la mucosa bronquial o las glándulas de los pulmones. Es uno de los tumores malignos con mayor morbilidad y mortalidad y mayor amenaza para la salud y la vida humana.
La diabetes es una enfermedad crónica con hiperglucemia como signo principal. Es causada principalmente por una disminución en la secreción de insulina causada por una disfunción de las células de los islotes pancreáticos, o porque el cuerpo es insensible a la acción de la insulina (es decir, resistencia a la insulina), o ambas cosas. la glucosa en la sangre es ineficaz para ser utilizada y almacenada.
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12Health Communication Methods and Technologies
summary
This chapter mainly introduces the concepts, elements and process models of communication, explains the concept and development process of health communication, and summarizes the characteristics of interpersonal communication and the basic skills of interpersonal communication. The characteristics of group communication, organizational communication and mass communication are analyzed, and the production process of health communication materials is explained, focusing on the relevant factors that affect the effect of health communication.
focus
Master the concepts, communication elements and communication process models of communication; the concepts and characteristics of health communication.
Be familiar with the characteristics and techniques of interpersonal communication and the production procedures of health communication materials
difficulty
Factors and countermeasures affecting the effectiveness of health communication.
definition
Health communication is the process of disseminating health knowledge through effective communication channels so that the public can know and understand all kinds of health knowledge and adopt behaviors and lifestyles that are conducive to health.
1. Overview of health communication
(1) Definition of communication
Communication is a social behavior of transmitting information. It is an information process of exchanging and transmitting news, facts, and opinions between individuals, between groups, and between individuals and groups. --In 1988, my country's first "Journalism Dictionary"
development of communication
In the late 1940s, a new marginal discipline "communication" emerged rapidly. The research content of communication is the transmission and exchange of information in human society.
The development of human information dissemination activities has gone through several important stages
(2) Communication process model and communication elements
Communication is a structured and continuous process. This process is composed of various interconnected and interacting components. Information dissemination in human society has obvious process and systematic nature. The operation of this system is not only restricted by its internal elements. , and is affected by external environmental factors and maintains an interactive relationship with the environment.
1. Lasswell’s five-factor communication model
In 1948, American political scientist Harold Lasswell published the article "The Structure and Function of Social Communication", which proposed the communication process and its five basic components, namely: who, what (what), through what channel (in which channel), to whom (to whom) it is said, and with what effect (with what effect), that is, the "5W model".
five elements
(1) Communicator (communicator): the first publisher of information in the communication process.
In the process of information dissemination, the communicator can be an individual, a group, an organization or a communication institution. In life, each of us plays the role of communicator.
(2) Information: The content delivered by the communicator generally refers to all content communicated in human society.
(3) Communication media (media): also known as communication channels, that is, the methods and channels for information transmission, and are the carriers of information.
1) Word of mouth
Such as reports, symposiums, speeches, consultations
2) Text communication
Flyers, newspapers, magazines, books
3) Visual communication
Photos, drawings, models, objects
4) Electronic media communication
Film, TV, Radio, Internet
(4) Audience: the recipients and responders of information, the target of the communicator.
(5) Communication effect (effect): refers to all the impacts and effects of communication activities on the recipients.
Know health information
The achievement of communication effect at this level mainly depends on structural factors such as the intensity, contrast, repetition rate and freshness of the communication information.
health belief identity
The recipients accept the health information disseminated and agree with the health beliefs contained in the information, which is conducive to the changes in the recipients' attitudes and behaviors and their pursuit and choice of a healthy environment.
attitude change
Once an attitude is formed, it becomes fixed and becomes a psychological fixation that generally does not change easily. There must be attitude first, and then there will be a change in behavior. Attitude is the forerunner of the change in the recipient's behavior.
adopt healthy behaviors
The highest level of communication effect. Only by achieving this level of communication effect can we completely change human health and achieve the grand goal of health for everyone.
significance
This model clearly expresses communication activities as a process composed of five links and elements for the first time. It is concise and clear. It is a classic among communication process models and establishes the scope and basic content of communication research.
limitations
It ignores the factor of feedback and fails to reveal the two-way interactive nature of communication. The impact of social systems on communication is ignored and the effect of communication is overestimated. Ignores the impact of communication motivation (Why) on the communication process
2. Schramm's two-way communication model
It was first proposed by Wilbur L. Schramm ("the originator of communication" and "the father of communication") in "How Communication Works" in 1954, describing the communication process as an exchange of information with feedback. process.
This model highlights the cyclical nature of the information dissemination process and is a breakthrough from the previous one-way linear dissemination model. This model emphasizes the interactivity of communication and regards both parties as the main body of communication behavior. The roles of the two parties are interchangeable. However, its shortcoming is that it fails to distinguish the status differences between the two parties, because in real life The status of both professors is rarely completely equal.
communication unit
Two roles: "transmitter" and "receiver" (collectively called "decipherer")
Four functions: "transmitting" (sending letters), "receiving" (receiving trust), "encoding" (also known as "symbolization"), and "decoding" (also known as "symbol interpretation").
Two important communication elements
Communication symbols: When people carry out communication activities, they convert their own meanings into language, actions, words, pictures or other forms of sensory symbols.
The transmitter and receiver are based on a common understanding of the meaning of information symbols.
Feedback: refers to the psychological and behavioral response of the recipient after receiving the message from the communicator.
(3) Classification of human communication activities
1. Self-communication (intra-personnel communication), also known as intra-personnel communication
It refers to the psychological process of processing information in the mind after an individual receives external information.
Such as independent thinking and talking to oneself.
Self-communication is the most basic human communication activity and the biological basis of all social communication activities.
2. Interpersonal communication (inter-personnel communication) is also called personal communication
It refers to the dissemination of information between individuals. The most common and intuitive
The main form is direct face-to-face information exchange, and it can also use some tangible material media.
Interpersonal communication is the most basic form of communication for individuals to communicate with each other and share information and the basis for establishing interpersonal relationships.
3. Group communication, also known as group communication
It is a process in which a small group of people participate in communication and interaction face-to-face or based on the Internet. They share common goals and concepts and achieve their goals in the form of interaction through information exchange.
Group: a naturally existing group form, such as family, production team, resident group, etc.; it can also be an activity group that organizes people for a specific goal.
Groups are the bridge and link that connect individuals with society.
4. Organizational communication (organizational communication), also known as group communication
It refers to information exchange activities between organizations or among members within organizations. It is an organized and led information dissemination activity of a certain scale. Communication within the organization, communication outside the organization
Organizations are different from general groups. They are social combinations with strict structure and strict management established under certain organizational goals, such as factories, schools, political parties, military, institutions and societies.
5. mass communication
It is a process in which professional information communication agencies transmit information to a wide range of social groups and a large number of social groups through mass communication media and specific communication technology means.
Rapid dissemination and large amount of information
The comprehensive use of multiple communication methods is one of the most effective intervention strategies for health education and health promotion!
(4) Health communication
definition
Health communication refers to the process of collecting, producing, transmitting and sharing health information through various channels and using various communication media in order to maintain and promote human health. --1996, Chinese health education scholar
1. Characteristics of health communication
1. Health communication is public and welfare-oriented
main performance
1. Health communication activities are an indispensable provider of health information in modern society and play a public service role in meeting the health information needs of the public and society.
2. Health communication is the basic strategy and method of health education and health promotion. As an important part of public health services, health education and health promotion have a clear social welfare nature.
2. Health communication has outstanding quality requirements for communicators
In communication activities, everyone has the instinct to communicate, and everyone can be a communicator. However, in health communication activities, the organizations and professionals who are assigned health communication functions, as the main body of health communication, have their own specific quality and functional requirements.
3. Health communication delivers health information
Health information refers to knowledge or information related to public health and medicine that is mainly used to inform, publicize, and disseminate through certain carriers. For example, teachers teach urban students how to refuse to smoke first and quit smoking in order to disseminate the method of staying away from tobacco; parents set an example for girls to stay away from tobacco by refusing others to smoke or quitting smoking themselves. This is a health message conveyed through behavioral models.
4. Health communication has a clear purpose
Communication is health-centered and aims to transform the knowledge, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors of individuals and groups in a direction conducive to health. According to the difficulty level of health communication in achieving its goals, health communication effects can be divided into four levels: knowing health information, forming health beliefs, changing health attitudes, and adopting healthy behaviors.
5. The health communication process is complex
Characteristics of compound transmission
1. Multi-level communication
2. Various communication media
3. Multi-layer feedback.
In health communication activities, the dissemination of health information often needs to go through several or even dozens of intermediate links before it can finally reach the target group.
2. Development and characteristics of modern health communication
1. Updates to health communication content
2. Updates on communication strategies and methods
1. Health promotion model with thousands of arrows fired → Focused communication model based on audience research
2. One-way communication mode → two-way interaction mode
3. Simply transfer health knowledge and skills → a comprehensive model that integrates health knowledge, psychology and behavior
4. Traditional point-to-face communication → New media multi-point-to-multipoint communication
3. Updates to working patterns
It has developed from a single-handed approach by health education and health promotion professionals to a multi-department, multi-level, and multi-institution extensive social cooperation.
Mass media play an important role in health communication of major public health issues.
4. Health Communication Media Updates
Three leaps in the 20th century: radio, television, and the Internet
The Internet breaks through the limitations of politics, economy and culture
A cross-national, cross-language and cross-cultural communication space with information as the main body has been formed.
5. Integration and development of health communication theory
The theories and methods of communication play an important guiding role in the research and practice of health communication.
The application of social marketing, entertainment education and other strategies in health communication practice enriches and develops the theory and practice of general communication
2. Interpersonal communication
Interpersonal communication is the most primitive, basic and important form of information dissemination in the process of human communication. Only through mutual communication can people become social beings and form their own social nature in the process of establishing social relationships. Therefore, interpersonal communication is the basis for the formation of human society.
1. Characteristics and common forms of interpersonal communication
The main social functions of interpersonal communication
1. Obtain personal information
2. Build social collaborative relationships with others
3. Understand self and others
The main social functions of interpersonal communication
1. Whole body and mind: Interpersonal communication is the communication of whole body and mind
2. Holographic: Interpersonal communication is holographic communication
3. Personalization: Focus on personalized information
4. Interactivity: adequate communication and timely feedback
5. Diversity: The forms of interpersonal communication in the new media environment are diversified
Commonly used forms of interpersonal communication in health education
1. consult
2. conversation or individual interview
3. persuade
4. guide
2. Basic skills of interpersonal communication
Communication skills refer to specific communication skills or methods demonstrated by the proficient use of communication principles, knowledge and techniques.
Conversation skills are to choose the verbal or non-verbal symbols that the other party can understand, and to provide the recipient with information that suits the personal needs.
1 Conversation skills
1 The content is clear and the key points are highlighted
A conversation should focus on one topic to ensure the integrity of the communication topic and avoid covering too much or too much content.
2 Speak at a moderate speed and into a steady tone
Avoid going too fast and keep the sound decibels appropriate
3 Repeat important concepts appropriately
Generally, during a conversation, important content should be repeated two or three times to enhance understanding and memory.
4 Grasp the depth of the conversation
Youtai selects professional terminology based on the identity, cultural level and basic understanding of the person you are talking to, and uses local language and residents’ idioms when necessary.
5. Pay attention to observation and get timely feedback.
During the conversation, the other party often expresses his feelings unconsciously through non-verbal forms such as expressions and movements. Pay attention to his emotional changes and their inner meanings, which will help him have an in-depth conversation.
6. Pause appropriately
An opportunity to ask questions and think about the other person.
Basic speaking types and usage skills
(1) Address term. It varies from person to person, from time to time, and from place to place.
(2) Taboo words. Some physiological phenomena, when talking about people's death and other content, other people's physiological defects
(3) Technical terms
(4) Slang and dialect
2 Listening skills
Actively participate and give positive feedback
During the listening process, adopt a steady posture, strive to be at the same height as the speaker, look at the other person with both eyes, and avoid making small movements to avoid the other person thinking you are impatient.
Concentrate and overcome distractions
The listening process may be interrupted by some external factors, such as environmental noise, visitors during the conversation, etc. In addition to these objective factors, there are also subjective factors such as distraction, association, and eagerness to express opinions. You must ignore external interference. Even if you are occasionally interrupted, you must focus your attention back as soon as possible.
Listen fully to what the other person is saying
Don't make judgments or comments, and don't push for answers. While listening, continue to analyze and grasp the key points. Do not interrupt the other party's speech lightly, but you can give appropriate guidance to those who go too far or are not good at speaking.
3 Questioning skills
closed questions
Questions are specific; answers are short and precise
This method of questioning is more specific, requiring the other party to give a short and precise answer of yes or no, good or bad, yes or no, as well as name, location, quantity, etc., often to confirm a situation. Suitable for collecting concise factual information
open ended questions
Questions are general; help reflect the real situation
This type of question is relatively general and can encourage the interlocutor to express his/her feelings, understandings, attitudes and thoughts. It helps the interlocutor to truly reflect the situation, and helps the interlocutor to vent their psychological catharsis and express their suppressed emotions. It is commonly used "How? What? Which ones? For example, how do you feel today? What complementary foods do you usually add to your children?"
Probing Questions (Probing Questions)
deeper questions
In order to understand the interlocutor's problems or the reasons for a certain number of people or behaviors, it is often necessary to ask deeper questions, that is, ask another why? For example, why don't you go for a physical examination? Suitable for in-depth understanding of a certain issue
Biased questions (inducing questions)
Leading questions should be avoided, but there are exceptions
The questioner adds his or her own point of view to the question, and there is a tendency for the other person to implicitly provide their own summary of the answer. For example, you feel much better today, it is easier for people to answer, well, much better. This type of questioning method should be avoided in activities where the primary purpose is to collect information, such as understanding medical conditions and health consultations. It can be used in situations where it is interesting to remind the other party of something. For example, should you go for a physical examination today?
Compound question
Should be avoided in any situation
A question includes two or more questions. For example, do you often feed your children fruits and vegetables? Fruits and vegetables are two types of food. Whether to eat them regularly is another question. This type of question makes the respondent confused, does not know how to answer, and is easy to focus on one thing and not the other, so it should be avoided in any communication situation.
4 Feedback Techniques
1. Positive feedback
It is to express approval or support for the correct words and deeds of the other party.
Can be verbal or non-verbal
Applicable occasions: various occasions, especially skill training and behavioral intervention
2. Negative feedback
Give negative opinions on the other party’s incorrect words and deeds or existing problems
Two principles should be paid attention to when using negative feedback:
① Emphasize the other side’s aspects that deserve recognition, and strive to maintain a balance between negation and affirmation.
② Use suggestions to point out the problem
3. Fuzzy feedback
Respond to the other party without a clear attitude or position.
Such as "Really?", "Oh"
Applications:
Temporarily avoid certain sensitive or difficult-to-answer questions from the other party
4. motivational feedback
In some cases, health educators need to challenge the attitudes, beliefs or behaviors of the education subjects and put forward higher requirements and incentives to them.
step:
① Make an objective evaluation of the other party’s words and deeds
②Explain the impression this kind of words and deeds give you
③Make a request to the other party
④Ask the other party to respond
5. affective feedback
Responding appropriately to the feelings expressed by the communication target and showing understanding of the other party are crucial to establishing a good and honest relationship.
Applications:
When the recipient's behavior is inconsistent with healthy behaviors
Feedback skills are mainly reflected in the following aspects:
(1) Use appropriate feedback forms based on specific factors such as different people, time, location, and communication content.
(2) Express interest in the information conveyed by the other party, and encourage the other party to communicate fully with positive feedback such as a focused look or smile, nod, etc.
(3) Use positive feedback to support and affirm the other party with a clear attitude and clear views.
(4) Use negative feedback to deny, oppose and correct the other party with a gentle attitude and a tactful tone.
(5) Use vague feedback to avoid sensitive issues involved by the other party
5 Nonverbal Communication Skills
Nonverbal communication skills refer to the process of transmitting information through nonverbal forms such as expressions, movements, and gestures.
About 65% of the information in interpersonal communication is transmitted through non-verbal forms. ——Ray Birdwhistle
Pay attention to dynamic body language
Convey emotions through wordless movements
Pay attention to static body language
instrument image
Static postures can also convey a wealth of information, including personal appearance such as clothing, body posture, standing posture, etc. Just like behavior, it can display a person's identity, temperament, attitude and cultural accomplishment, and has rich information functions. When communicating with community residents, people who are neatly dressed and behave in a steady manner are more likely to be trusted and approachable.
Appropriate use of quasi-language (not a language, but similar to language, both are sounds discovered by people)
Cries, laughter, groans, sighs, calls, etc.
Actually, tone, rhythm
Create appropriate language for time and space
In the process of interpersonal communication, the isms generated by time, environment and communication atmosphere are used to convey information.
Time idiom: Arrive on time for appointments, don’t be late
Spatial language: the communication environment and the distance between the two parties during the communication
6 Things to note during interpersonal communication
• Sudden change of topic during conversation
• False guarantees and irresponsible promises
•Excessively expresses one’s opinions, dominates the conversation, and acts as a “one-man show”
• A barrage of questions that is overwhelming
• Answer the person’s questions incorrectly
• Show impatience or contempt towards the other party or use harsh, commanding or lecturing language
• Jump to conclusions or make judgments prematurely
3. Group communication, organizational communication and mass communication
1. Mass communication
group
It refers to a collection of multiple individuals who have a specific common goal and a common sense of belonging and have interactive relationships.
Group communication is between interpersonal communication and mass communication. Members within the group have strong autonomy. Each member has a relatively equal status and can share public communication resources.
essential characteristics
common goals and expectations
sense of identity and belonging
interaction
Classification
Naturally existing group forms, such as families, production teams, resident groups, etc.
It can also be an activity group that organizes people for a specific goal.
Characteristics of group communication
1. Interaction between group communication and group consciousness
For a group organization, the strength of group consciousness will have a direct impact on the cohesion of the group, and may even indirectly affect the degree of realization of group goals. Group communication plays an important role in promoting the formation of group consciousness, and group consciousness will restrict the concepts, attitudes, and behaviors of group members during the group communication process.
The stronger the sense of belonging to the group, the stronger the group consciousness.
2. Group norms play an important role
Group norms: refers to the sum of behavioral patterns that group members abide by. In a group, group members share common beliefs, ways of thinking, values, behaviors and certain social identities, such as classmates and colleagues.
Group norms are the core content of group consciousness. Groups act under the control of group consciousness and abide by corresponding group norms. Once group norms are formed, they will have an effect on group members, constrain the behavior of group members, and maintain the survival and development of the group.
3. Group pressure leads to herd behavior
4. The "opinion leaders" in the group have a guiding role
The application of group communication in health education and health promotion
1. Collect information
Gather the required information in depth by organizing focus groups with representatives from the target population. This is a qualitative research method in social marketing. It has been introduced into the field of health education and health promotion since the 1990s and is currently widely used in community health needs assessment and research on the development of health communication materials.
2. Spread health information
Carry out health education activities in groups to disseminate health care knowledge and skills. During the activity, cooperation and mutual assistance are emphasized, and everyone's enthusiasm is emphasized through the exchange of experiences, mutual help and mutual learning. For example, group forms such as peer education and self-directed learning groups have been widely used in the fields of health education and health promotion at home and abroad.
3. Promote attitude and behavior change
Leveraging the power of groups to help people change health-related behaviors is an effective strategy for behavioral intervention. Practice has proved that it is difficult to achieve changes in attitudes and behaviors that rely on individual efforts, such as changing personal bad eating habits, quitting smoking, and insisting on exercise. In a group, with the help, supervision and support of family, peers, and friends, it is easier to achieve. As positive reinforcement factors, language encouragement, behavioral modeling, group norms and pressure, and group cohesion provide a good social and psychological environment to promote individuals to change their independent behavior habits, adopt and maintain new healthy behaviors.
2. Organizational Communication
organize
An organization is a social combination with strict structure and strict management established under certain organizational goals. Such as political parties, institutions, military, associations, etc.
Two subsystems of an organization
goal and value system
management system
Characteristics of organizational communication
1. Organizational communication is carried out along the structure of the organization
It includes downward communication, such as issuing red-headed documents; upward communication, such as work reports; and parallel communication, such as carrying out public relations activities.
2. Have a clear purpose
Its contents are all related to the organization.
3. Feedback communicated by the organization is mandatory
Because the clear purpose of organizational communication behavior requires that it must produce effects, the recipients must respond to the communicator.
The application of organizational communication in health education and health promotion
In order to achieve good health education results, we must first do a good job in dissemination within the organization.
External communication is the public relations activity of the organization, and public relations activities play an active role in health education and health promotion work.
In a narrow sense, extra-organizational communication is the public relations activity of an organization. Public relations is the abbreviation of public relations, which is the relationship and connection between social organizations and other organizations, institutions, groups and the public in the surrounding environment. In modern society, organizing planned and purposeful public relations activities is an important activity for an organization to establish and maintain a harmonious relationship and coordinate development with its social environment. Public relations activities play an active role in health education and health promotion work.
3. Mass communication (fastest dissemination, slowest feedback)
Features
1. Communicators are professional communication institutions and personnel who control the process and content of communication.
Communicators are media organizations specialized in information production and dissemination, including newspapers, magazines, television stations, radio stations, music, video production companies, Internet companies, etc. Mass communication is the communication activity of an organization and is a communication activity guided by the organization's goals and policies.
2. The information spread by the mass has cultural attributes and commodity attributes.
The information spread by the mass is a social and cultural product, and the public's consumption of information is spiritual consumption, so information has cultural attributes. Newspapers and TV that the general public watch need to pay a certain fee, so information has ordinary commodity attributes.
3. The audience is the general public in society, and there are many
As long as people who can receive mass communication information are the objects of mass communication, it means that mass communication aims to meet the information needs of the general public in society. The production and dissemination of information are not divided into classes and groups. Therefore, the audience of mass communication is huge. numerous.
4. Information production and dissemination activities using advanced communication technology and industrialized means
The development of mass communication media is inseparable from the development of printing and electronic communication technologies. Radio and television have become the main communication media in today's society. The development of laser printing, communication health, network technology and other technologies have made mass communication in scale and There has been rapid development in efficiency and scope.
5. Mass communication is institutional communication
Mass communication has a strong social influence, and many countries have incorporated mass communication into their social systems and policy systems. Each country's mass communication has its own communication system and policy system, and these systems and policies play a role in maintaining specific social systems.
Application of mass communication in health education and health promotion
Mass communication is an important force in the information age. It is the form of communication that people have the most daily contact with and can effectively spread health knowledge.
Public health is the goal of social development. Mass media need to help the public know about various diseases and infectious diseases. Therefore, an interactive mechanism between mass media and health institutions can be established to give full play to the respective advantages of mass media and health education, so as to more effectively Spread health knowledge.
Principles to be followed when choosing mass media
1. Pertinence principle
Select mass communication media based on the situation of the target group; pertinence refers to the applicability of the communication media to the target group and information expression. For example, for people with low educational levels, text materials should not be used; for information that needs to arouse public attention and cause widespread concern, such as health education on AIDS prevention, mass media should be used to carry out adolescent health education. It will be more effective to use interpersonal communication methods. good.
2. The principle of fast speed
Strive to deliver health information to the target population as quickly as possible and through the smoothest channels. Generally speaking, TV, radio, QQ, and WeChat are the fastest media to transmit news information. However, in the more remote and closed rural areas of our country, the most common form of information dissemination is village radio announcements. .
3. Accessibility principle
Select communication media based on their local coverage, the audience’s ownership of the media, and their usage habits.
4. Economic principles
Consider the choice of communication media from an economic and practical perspective, such as whether there are sufficient funds and technical capabilities to produce and distribute certain materials or use certain communication media. This principle will play a decisive role in health education work.
5. Principle of comprehensiveness
Use a combination strategy of multiple media channels. In the communication activities of the Minister, make full use of communication media resources, pay attention to the selection and comprehensive use of communication media channels, use two or more communication media to complement each other's advantages and ensure the realization of communication goals, thereby reducing investment and expanding Output effect.
4. Production and use of health communication materials
(1) Health communication materials
definition
Health communication materials are the carrier of health information in health education communication activities.
Classification
Text printed materials
Including leaflets, foldouts, brochures, posters, albums, magazines, books, etc.
audiovisual materials
Including TV, radio, chicken nuggets, electronic slides, video, audio, electronic display screens, mobile phone text messages, Internet, mobile TV, etc.
Various physical materials
When formulating a health communication project, you should first try to select available materials from existing communication materials in order to save time and resources. However, when existing information or materials are insufficient, new communication materials need to be produced.
Tips for using health communication materials
1. Use individual-oriented materials
Health education prescriptions, pictures, foldouts, brochures
Skill
1. Emphasize the importance of learning and using materials to the educational recipients, and attract their attention.
2. Prompt the key contents in the materials and guide the educational subjects to strengthen learning and memory.
3. Explain the specific usage or operation methods so that the educational subjects can operate by themselves according to the relevant steps.
4. When the education target consults again or conducts another home visit, understand the storage and use of the materials, and provide guidance again if necessary.
2. Use group-oriented materials
Wall charts, slides, models and other supporting materials
Skill
1. The distance is moderate, and the text and pictures displayed to the educational subjects should be visible and clear to them.
2. Facing the public, stand to one side to avoid blocking the view of some viewers.
3. Focus on explaining the main content of the material and give instructions while explaining it.
4. Ask questions in a planned manner or let everyone ask questions, and further explain any unclear areas.
5. Before the end of the activity, summarize the key points and strengthen the impression.
3. Use public-facing materials
Promotional posters, posters and billboards
Skill
1. Convenient location: Choose a place where the target group often passes and is easy to stop.
2. Appropriate location: The height of the poster should be such that adults do not have to raise their heads too much when reading.
3. Regular replacement: A promotional material should not be left for too long and should be replaced regularly to maintain freshness.
4. Pay attention to maintenance and storage: repair or replace in time if damaged
(2) Procedures for producing health communication materials
1. Analyze needs and determine information
Conduct investigation and analysis of relevant policies, organizational capabilities, media resources, audience characteristics and needs through literature review, audience survey and other methods, collect first-hand information for the production of health communication materials, and initially determine the information content (to ensure the pertinence and relevance of the materials) feasibility)
2. Make a plan
On the basis of demand analysis, determine the content and types of health communication based on your own production capabilities, technical level, and economic status, and formulate a health material production plan. The plan should include determining the target population, types of materials, content of materials, Scope of use, distribution channels, usage methods, pre-test, evaluation methods and budget, etc. Including determining the target population, material types, usage scope/methods, distribution channels, pre-experimentation and evaluation methods, budget, time schedule, etc.
3. Form a first draft
The design process of the first draft is the process of research and formation of information. Based on the determined information content and production plan, a first draft of the material should be designed, and the complexity and amount of information should be determined based on the educational level and acceptance ability of the target group. Design the first draft of materials based on the information needs, education level and information content of the target group
4. Pre-test
It refers to the process of selecting a small number of target groups for experimental use before the communication materials are finalized and put into production, systematically collecting the target group's reflections on the information, and repeatedly revising the communication materials based on the feedback.
Pre-testing methods for health communication materials
(1) Group discussion with crowd representatives
(2) Interceptive investigation at central locations
(3) Questionnaire survey
(4) Personal interview
(5) Telephone interview
1. The significance of pre-testing health communication materials
(1) Strengthen understanding and communication with the target group (whether the content and form are appropriate)
(2) Helps improve the communication effect (improving information design and strengthening the pertinence and guidance of materials)
(3) Comply with the cost-benefit principle (reduce costs, improve benefits)
2. Pre-test methods for health communication materials
Pre-test objects: various health communication materials
Methods: Rapid Assessment Methods for Qualitative Research
Revised 2-3 times
Crowd representative group discussion
Central site interception investigation
Questionnaire
personal interview
Observation of audio and video materials
5.Design and production
After the pre-test, the final draft of health communication materials will be determined based on the principles of timeliness, scientificity, artistry and economy. During this process, pre-tests need to be conducted again, especially for the production of health communication materials that require a large investment, such as the production of television and TV films. Only after continuous solicitation of revision opinions can the final draft be determined and produced. Determine and implement distribution channels and user training
6. Production, distribution and use
After the final draft of health communication materials is determined, the relevant responsible personnel should review and approve it, and arrange production according to the plan. Determine and implement the channels for distributing communication materials to ensure that sufficient communication materials are distributed to the target group. At the same time, provide necessary training to personnel who distribute communication materials (community activists, full-time and part-time health education personnel) so that they can effectively communicate with the opposite sex. Use these communication materials.
7. Monitoring and evaluation
During the use of communication materials, monitor the distribution and use of communication materials. Evaluate the material production process, production quality, distribution and use status, communication effect, etc. under actual conditions. In order to summarize experiences, discover deficiencies, and guide future material production. This cycle repeats itself, forming a continuous cyclical development process of health communication material production.
(3) Production of common health communication materials
Requirements and methods for leaflet production
Poster production requirements and methods
Requirements and methods of electronic slide production
Requirements and methods for mobile APP production
(4) New media and health communication
new media
definition
New media refers to the form of mass communication and interpersonal communication that uses digital technology and network technology to conduct mass communication and interpersonal communication through wireless communication networks, the Internet, broadband LAN, satellite and other channels, as well as computers, digital TVs, and mobile phone terminals.
three types
1. Internet new media
2. Mobile new media
3. Digital TV new media
(1) Characteristics of new media
1. Employ digital technology
2. Highly interactive
3. Personalization of information services
4. Timeliness and economy
5. Virtuality and anonymity
(2) The impact of new media on health communication
1. Contents of healthy communication in new media
Internet: general disease prevention knowledge, health preservation in all seasons, prevention and treatment of common diseases, mental health, prevention and control of infectious diseases
"One-to-one", "One-to-many", "Point-to-point", "Many-to-many"
2. Development trends of new media health communication
Health websites
Comprehensive portal health channel
Professional health website
Online SNS
Social platforms and forums
Social tools such as WeChat and Weibo
3. Challenges faced by new media health communication
Standardized management of information is weak and false information is rampant
Information homogenization and dropletization
Uneven distribution of information resources
The professional quality of communicators varies
Disclosure of personal privacy
5. Factors and Countermeasures Affecting Health Communication Effects
1. Communicator factors
Strategy
1. Be a good gatekeeper of health information
Gatekeeper refers to the person who affects all aspects and decisions in the information collection and production process. They determine the selection and flow of information. Such as department leaders, community decision-makers and health educators.
Countermeasures to improve quality control
①Continuously update knowledge, update concepts, and improve one's own business level.
② Strengthen training and business guidance for subordinate institutions and grassroots professionals to help them improve their theoretical and skill levels.
③Be aware of quality products and produce and use communication materials with scientific content, easy-to-understand content and in line with the needs of the audience.
④ Strengthen media management, establish a supervision mechanism, and conduct quality control on information circulation channels and transmission processes.
2. Establish a good communicator image
The higher the credibility and prestige of the communicator, the better the communication effect will be
The credibility of a communicator is determined by his level of professional knowledge, attitude, and the accuracy and credibility of his information. communication skills
3. Strengthen the meaning space for both transmitters and receivers
The common space of meaning, also known as the scope of common experience, refers to the roughly similar life experiences and cultural backgrounds of both parties, as well as a common understanding of the meaning of symbols such as language and words used in communication. The greater the scope of common experience between both parties, the better the communication effect.
Countermeasures
Cognitively, pay attention to the values, knowledge structure, education level and receptive ability of the recipients; in the use of communication symbols, pay attention to accuracy, universality, and being understood and accepted; emotionally, it is necessary to gain the goodwill and trust of the recipients.
2. Information factors
1. Improve the pertinence, scientificity and guidance of information content
2. Repeated reinforcement of the same information
3. Pay attention to information feedback
When designing health messages, you should pay attention to the following principles:
① Scientifically correct knowledge and technology
②Easy to understand
③Practical
④Concise
⑤Appropriate in terms of culture and social customs
⑥Pertinent
⑦ Focus on positive education
3. Communication media factors
Commonly used means
1. Focus on mass communication, supplemented by interpersonal communication and group communication for key target groups.
2. Focus on interpersonal communication or group communication, supplemented by health education materials such as slides, picture albums, videos, wall charts, etc. as auxiliary means of oral education.
3. Use various forms of communication such as interpersonal, group, organizational, and mass communication to carry out comprehensive health education and health promotion activities.
4. Recipient factors
The psychological characteristics of the recipient have an important impact on whether he or she accepts the message
1. Selective psychology of recipients
The receiver displays three kinds of selective psychology towards information: selective attention, selective understanding and selective memory.
Positive meaning: Promote recognition of "important information"; however, if the information is not processed properly, selective psychology will become a disturbing factor.
2. Psychological characteristics of recipients’ information needs
Have a "5 demands" mentality
① Seek truth; ② Seek novelty; ③ Seek shortcomings; ④ Seek proximity; ⑤ Seek affection and dislike teaching.
3. The psychological and behavioral development process of the receiver receiving new information
When the recipient receives a new piece of information or adopts a new behavior, he or she must go through several stages: awareness, decision-making, adoption, and consolidation. According to different stages, intervention projects are formulated and information content is determined. The same message should be emphasized repeatedly.
4. Receiver’s seeking and using of information
The degree of initiative in seeking and using health information is affected by the recipient's health status and level of concern about health issues. Stimulate the public's subjective awareness of health needs through health communication.
5. Environmental factors
1. Physical environment
Time, weather, location, distance, venue, environmental layout, seating arrangement, etc.
2. Social environment
Social and economic conditions, cultural customs, social norms; government decisions, policies and regulations