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Aim
To familiarise you with the overall concepts of health, it's determinants and how lifestyle factors can effect health.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this section, you will be able to:
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Describe the major determinants of health
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Describe the Stages of Change Model and its application to behaviour change
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Understand risk factors for heart disease
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Describe the lifestyle factors that may reduce the risk of heart disease
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Describe the effects of smoking on health and the benefits of cessation
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Understand blood pressure, the dangers of high blood pressure and the lifestyle changes that can help to manage blood pressure
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Plan and prepare an informative and interesting 1 hour presentation on 'Understanding Health' for the general public using:
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Appropriate learning outcomes
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A selection of suitable presentation methods
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A suitable selection of supporting resources and materials
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Lesson 1: Health - Overall Concepts, Major Determinants, Stages of Change Model, Heart Disease Risk Factors.
Lesson 2: Effects of Smoking on Health, Cessation Benefits, High Blood Pressure and Lifestyle Blood Pressure Management.
Resources:
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Printable Study notes
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Sample Lesson Plan for your presentation
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Understanding your health mini-plan for participants
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PowerPoint slides for your presentation to participants
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Smoking cessation Booklet (HSE)
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Cutting down on alcohol Booklet (HSE)
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All about your heart & Stroke (IHF) Order a quantity here
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Manage your Blood Pressure (IHF) Order a quantity here
Videos:
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What is Blood Pressure?
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Causes of Blood Pressure
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Effects of Blood Pressure
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Lifestyle changes to help improve Blood Pressure
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Management of High Blood Pressure
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Measurement of High Blood Pressure