Question

Why is the concept of family health important? Consider the various strategies for health promotion. How does a nurse determine which strategy would best enable the targeted individuals to gain more control over, and improve, their health?

Answer 1

Answer: The concept of family health is important because it reveals about their lifestyle, family medical history, the indulgence of the family in physical activities etc. The family shares their genes as well as genetic disorders. So, it is important to understand the pattern of the family's health and their lifestyle.

The various strategies that could be implemented in the health promotion such as:

• Imparting education and information.
• Creating awareness programs.
• Changing health behaviour pattern.
• Developing the personal skills.
• Client education.
• Environmental change.

For an individual, the nurse need to provide client oriented information and education to promote health. It includes counseling that should be provided to the patient. Encouraging the behavioural changes in the client such as providing information about the benefits of exercise, eating healthy foods etc. Hence this will reduce the disparities and elevates the health conditions as well as behaviour.