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Communicating Healthy Behaviors: How not to Leave Behind the Less Literate or Those with Limited or No Access to Technology
ByCDR Shoba Anand RN, MSN andLCDR Aileen Renolayan RN,MSN
OBJECTIVES Discuss 4 healthy behaviors (Physical activity,
Nutritional recommendations, Stress reduction, and Medical care and ways which can be communicated
List & discuss key factors which influence population health
Describe 3 ways of how not to leave behind the less literate or those with limited or no access to technology
1999
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults
1990, 1999, 2008(*BMI 30, or about 30 lbs. overweight for 5’4” person)
2008
1990
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity in Children Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the
past 30 years.
0
5
10
15
20
6-11yrsold
12-19yrsold
1980
2008
HEALTHY BEHAVIORS
1. Physical activity
2. Nutritional recommendations
3. Stress reduction
4. Medical care
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
NUTRITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
STRESS REDUCTION Recognize what frazzles you most Keep a journal to track your various stressors such financial
concerns, relationship woes, workplace problems as well as how you react to them
Reduce stress: Try deep breathing, just taking a few deep breaths can help relax your blood vessels, yoga, tai chi,
Anything that keep your mind from wandering to negative thoughts will help
Meditation, praying, reading a book, and listening music Doing things that make you laugh, have fun, and make you feel
relaxed Taking classes or involvement in hobbies like music, painting,
knitting Attending support groups or counseling Main point is that you make time every day to relax and check out
MEDICAL CARE Having regular medical check up and follow-up Knowing health improvement activities such as
screening tests (breast exam/mammogram, Pap smear/cervical screening, dental care)
Knowing that there is information and guidance for wellness program (smoking, alcohol use, drug use)
Knowing what symptoms to look for and when to contact a member of your health care team when one has a health problem
Taking your medications as directed Addressing root causes of chronic health condition
(Diabetes, Cancer, etc.)
KEY FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE POPULATION HEALTH Income and social status Social support networks Education and literacy Employment/working conditions Social environments Physical environments Personal health practices and coping skills Healthy child development Biology and genetic endowment Health services Gender Culture
THREE WAYS OF HOW NOT LEAVE BEHIND THE LESS LITERATE
Identify the intended users based on epidemiology, demographics, behavior, culture, and attitude.
Evaluate user’s understanding before, during, and after the introduction of information and services.
Acknowledge cultural differences and practice respect.
THREE WAYS OF HOW NOT TO LEAVE THOSE WITH LIMITED OR NO ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY
Improve the usability of information on the internet
Identify new methods for information dissemination
Improve the usability of health forms and instructions
THREE WAYS OF HOW NOT TO LEAVE THOSE WITH LIMITED OR NO ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY
$1.9 Billion in Remittances to Family
$1 Billion in Aid fromForeign Governments
$3.4 Billion GDP
535,000 Haitians livingin the United States
Haiti
ADULT EDUCATION RANKING IN HAITI
#147 of 176 nationsDominican Republic #100Ghana #146Nepal #148
Education in Haiti
Children in a make shift school at the slum of Cite-Soleil in Port-au-Prince.
QUESTIONS?