The Relevance of Health Education to Health Activation and Self-Care.

Shirreffs, Janet H.

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ERIC Number: EJ195460

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Publication Date: 1978-Sep

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The Relevance of Health Education to Health Activation and Self-Care.

Shirreffs, Janet H.

Journal of School Health, v48 n7 p419-422 Sep 1978

Health educators can play a very significant role in improving health status in the United States by fostering a belief in individuals that health behavior can and should be self-directed, and that people can understand more about health and thereby take more responsibility for their own health. (DS)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Health Behavior, Health Education, Health Programs, Life Style, Medical Services, Public Health, Self Care Skills

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Language: English

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