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Community health services

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TERM – 1ST TERM

WEEK EIGHT

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

I.) Define community health service

II.) Identify community health programs.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Videos, loud speaker, textbook, pictures,

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

STUDENT’S

ACTIVITY

STEP 1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher explains the meaning of community health services.

Students listens attentively to the teacher                                                                          

STEP 2

EXPLANATION

Teacher identify and discuss the aim of some community health programs.

Students exhibit attentiveness and active engagement

STEP 3

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a summarized

note on the board

The students

copy the note in

their books

 

NOTE

COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES

Community health refers to the well-being of a specific group of people within a geographical area. It encompasses various factors including access to healthcare, environmental conditions, social determinants of health, and community resources. It focuses on promoting and protecting the health of the entire community rather than just individuals.

Community health programs

The following are some common community health programs.

  1. Immunization Programs: These programs aim to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by vaccinating individuals within a community. They often target specific populations, such as children, the elderly, or at-risk groups, to ensure widespread immunity and protect the community from outbreaks.
  2. Health Education and Promotion: These programs focus on raising awareness about health issues and promoting healthy behaviors within communities. They may include initiatives such as workshops, seminars, and campaigns on topics like nutrition, exercise, smoking cessation, and safe sex practices.
  3. Maternal and Child Health Programs: These programs provide support and services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and young children. They may offer prenatal care, childbirth education, breastfeeding support, pediatric healthcare, and early childhood development services to improve maternal and child health outcomes.
  4. Chronic Disease Management Programs: These programs address the prevention and management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma within communities. They often involve screenings, health assessments, lifestyle interventions, and support groups to help individuals better manage their health and reduce the burden of chronic disease.
  5. Community Mental Health Programs: These programs aim to promote mental well-being and provide support to individuals struggling with mental health issues within communities. They may offer counseling services, support groups, crisis intervention, and education on mental health awareness to reduce stigma and improve access to care.

EVALUATION: 1. What is community health service.?

  1. Identify and describe 3 community health programs you know.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively