Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term - Senior Secondary 1

TERM – 3^RD TERM

WEEK TEN

Class: Senior Secondary School 1

Age: 15 years

Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods each

Date:

Subject: HEALTH EDUCATION

Topic: CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION

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

I.) Define consumer health education

II.) Discuss the aspects of consumer health

III.) Identify the objectives of consumer health

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

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

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1-2

NOTE

CONSUMER HEALTH EDUCATION

Consumer health education focuses on providing individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to make informed decisions about their health and healthcare. It empowers consumers to navigate the complex healthcare system, understand medical information, and take an active role in managing their own health and wellness.

Aspects of consumer health education include:

1. Health Literacy: Promoting health literacy, which involves the ability to understand and use health information to make informed decisions.
2. Disease Prevention and Management: Educating consumers about preventive measures to reduce the risk of illness and chronic diseases.
3. Medical Decision-Making: Providing guidance on how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers, ask questions about treatment options.
4. Healthcare Access: Assisting consumers in accessing healthcare services, navigating health insurance coverage, understanding healthcare costs, and finding resources for financial assistance if needed.
5. Health Promotion: Promoting healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices that contribute to overall well-being, such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and mental health awareness.

Objectives of health information

The objectives of consumer health focus on empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health and healthcare. Here are some key objectives:

1. Enhancing individuals' understanding of health information, including medical terminology, treatment options, and preventive measures, to facilitate informed decision-making.
2. Encouraging individuals to advocate for their own health needs, rights, and preferences when interacting with healthcare providers and navigating the healthcare system.
3. Providing individuals with the knowledge and skills to evaluate healthcare options, ask questions, weigh risks and benefits, and participate in shared decision-making processes with healthcare providers.
4. Educating individuals about preventive measures to reduce the risk of illness, injury, and chronic diseases through lifestyle modifications, vaccinations, screenings, and other preventive healthcare practices.
5. Encouraging individuals to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors, such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, stress management, adequate sleep, and avoiding harmful substances like tobacco and excessive alcohol.
6. Assisting individuals in accessing healthcare services, understanding health insurance coverage, navigating healthcare costs, and finding resources for financial assistance if needed.

EVALUATION: 1. What is consumer health education?

2. Identify and describe 4 aspects of consumer health education
3. Mention 4 objectives of consumer health education.

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher commends the students positively