Understanding Different Approaches Of Health Education

Understanding Different approaches of Health education In this report I am going to explain three different Approaches that can be used to promote Health Education these three approaches are The role of Mass media, Social marketing and The Community development approach I am also going to explain information about what the approaches are and what the benefits and limitations of each approach is. Mass Media What is Mass media? The first approach I am writing about is how the role of mass media can be used in health education. Mass media is any communication form which can reach a ‘mass’ of audience. Mass media is one of the most common ways to promote health education if successful mass media can be very powerful and captivate the audience. Mass media can be shown in any form of the media such as the radio, television, magazines, and billboards. Pre-planned campaigns and advertising are the most popular forms of Mass media in Health Education. 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