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Health promotion in context: A reflective-analytical model
Anne Liveng1, Heidi Myglegård Andersen2, Sine Lehn-Christiansen1
11 Center for Health Promotion Research, Roskilde University, Roskilde, Denmark.
Scandinavian Journal of Public Health
|March 20, 2018
Summary
This study introduces the "context model" to enhance reflexivity and learning for health promotion students. The model analyzes health initiatives using eight interconnected perspectives, emphasizing the contextual nature of health.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Promotion Studies
- Educational Theory
Background:
- Health promotion is a complex field with diverse theories and methods.
- Students often struggle with developing reflexivity in health promotion.
- Understanding context is crucial for effective health promotion initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce the
- context model
- as an educational tool for health promotion students.
- To enhance students' reflexivity and analytical skills in understanding health promotion initiatives.
- To provide a framework for analyzing the contextual factors influencing health.
Main Methods:
- Development of the
- context model
- based on theoretical assumptions.
- Application of the model to analyze a Danish community health project.
- Utilizing eight interconnected perspectives for contextual analysis.
Main Results:
- The
- context model
- offers a structured approach to analyzing health promotion initiatives.
- The model highlights the interconnectedness of local, societal, and global contexts.
- Educational use of the model was exemplified through a case study.
Conclusions:
- The
- context model
- enhances understanding of health promotion by emphasizing contextual factors.
- The model supports the development of critical reflexivity among health promotion students.
- Contextual understanding is essential for addressing health and health inequities effectively.
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