A Vision For A Health Literate Canada

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A Vision For A Health Literate Canada

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Author : Irving Rootman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008

A Vision For A Health Literate Canada written by Irving Rootman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Health education categories.

Health Literacy In Canada

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Author : Laurie Hoffman-Goetz
language : en
Publisher: Canadian Scholars’ Press
Release Date : 2014-04-21

Health Literacy In Canada written by Laurie Hoffman-Goetz and has been published by Canadian Scholars’ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-21 with Health & Fitness categories.

Why do we need health literacy? Through a health promotion and social justice lens, Laurie Hoffman-Goetz, Lorie Donelle, and Rukhsana Ahmed describe health literacy as an increasingly important determinant of health and highlight the necessity of health literacy skills for ensuring equitable access to health care information and services. This core text offers a critical examination of how culture, ethnicity, social media applications, and the literacy and digital divides affect individuals' ability to secure health information, services, and support. Health Literacy in Canada will inform the way we respond to public health issues in Canada and around the world. This pedagogically rich and highly accessible text is ideal for use in upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in public health, health promotion, health communication, risk communication and perception, and gerontology. Features: contains extensive learning tools for students, including summaries of key points, questions for reflection, learning exercises, a glossary, and a list of additional resources provides a comprehensive review of fundamental health literacy concepts including definitions, models, and measurement tools emphasizes Canadian-centred examples of health literacy policy milestones offers concrete recommendations for improving health literacy in everyday settings

Health Literacy

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Author : Institute of Medicine
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2013-08-10

Health Literacy written by Institute of Medicine and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-10 with Medical categories.

The roots of health literacy can be traced back to the national literacy movement in India under Gandhi and to aid groups working in Africa to promote education and health. The term health literacy was first used in 1974 and described as "health education meeting minimal standards for all school grade levels". From that first use the definition of health literacy evolved during the next 30 years with official definitions promulgated by government agencies and large programs. Despite differences among these definitions, they all hold in common the idea that health literacy involves the need for people to understand information that helps them maintain good health. Although the United States produces a majority of the research on health literacy, Europe has strong multinational programs as well as research efforts, and health literacy experts in developing countries have created successful programs implemented on a community level. Given these distinct strengths of efforts worldwide, there are many opportunities for collaboration. International collaboration can harness the United States' research power, Europe's multilingual and multinational experience, and developing nations' community-based programs to create robust programs and research that reach people-not based on language or nationality but on need and value. A workshop on international health literacy efforts that feature presentations and discussion about health literacy interventions from various countries as well as other topics related to international health literacy was held as the basis for this report. Health Literacy: Improving Health, Health Systems, and Health Policy Around the World summarizes the findings and discussions at the workshop.

Community Health Nursing In Canada E Book

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Author : Sandra A. MacDonald
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Release Date : 2021-09-03

Community Health Nursing In Canada E Book written by Sandra A. MacDonald and has been published by Elsevier Health Sciences this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-03 with Medical categories.

Master the nurse’s role in health promotion for Canadian populations and communities! Stanhope and Lancaster's Community Health Nursing in Canada, 4th Edition covers the concepts and skills you need to know for effective, evidence-informed practice. It addresses individual, family, and group health as well as the social and economic conditions that can affect the health of a community. Concise, easy-to-read chapters include coverage of the latest issues, approaches, and points of view. Written by Canadian educators Sandra A. MacDonald and Sonya L. Jakubec in collaboration with Indigenous scholar Dr. R. Lisa Bourque Bearskin, this edition makes it even easier to apply nursing principles and strategies to practice. UNIQUE! Evidence-Informed Practice boxes illustrate how to apply the latest research findings in community health nursing. UNIQUE! Indigenous Health: Working with First Nations Peoples, Inuit, and Métis chapter details community health nursing in Indigenous communities. UNIQUE! Determinants of Health boxes highlight the critical factors contributing to individual or group health. Levels of Prevention boxes give examples of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention related to community health nursing practice. CHN in Practice boxes in each chapter provide unique case studies to help you develop your assessment and critical thinking skills. How To boxes use real-life examples to provide specific, application-oriented information. Ethical Considerations boxes provide examples of ethical situations and relevant principles involved in making informed decisions in community health nursing practice. Cultural Considerations boxes present culturally diverse scenarios that offer questions for reflection and class discussion. Chapter Summary sections provide a helpful summary of the key points within each chapter. NEW! NGN-style case studies are provided on the Evolve companion website. NEW! Thoroughly updated references and sources present the latest research, statistics, and Canadian events and scenarios, including the latest Community Health Nurses of Canada (CHNC) Canadian Community Health Nursing Standards of Practice (2019 edition). NEW! Expanded coverage of global health, global issues, and the global environment Is integrated throughout the book. NEW! Revised Working with Working with People Who Experience Structural Vulnerabilities chapter views vulnerable populations through a social justice lens. NEW! Enhanced content provides greater application to practice. NEW! Further clarification of the differing roles of CHNs and PHNS is provided.

International Handbook Of Health Literacy

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Author : Okan, Orkan
language : en
Publisher: Policy Press
Release Date : 2019-07-31

International Handbook Of Health Literacy written by Okan, Orkan and has been published by Policy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-31 with Medical categories.

Available Open Access under CC-BY-NC license. Health literacy addresses a range of social dimensions of health including knowledge, navigation, communication as well as individual and organizational skills for accessing, understanding, evaluating and using of information. Especially over the past decade, health literacy has become a major public health concern globally as an asset for promoting health, wellbeing and sustainable development. This comprehensive handbook provides an invaluable overview of current international thinking about health literacy, highlighting cutting edge research, policy and practice in the field. With a diverse team of contributors, the book addresses health literacy across the life-span and offers insights from different populations and settings. Providing a wide range of major findings, the book outlines current discourse in the field and examines necessary future dialogues and new perspectives.

Global Handbook On Noncommunicable Diseases And Health Promotion

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Author : David V. McQueen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-07-03

Global Handbook On Noncommunicable Diseases And Health Promotion written by David V. McQueen and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-03 with Medical categories.

Global Handbook on Noncommunicable Diseases and Health Promotion David V. McQueen, editor A scan of health challenges around the globe readily brings to mind a range of infectious illnesses, from HIV to influenza. Yet chronic non-contagious conditions--heart disease, asthma, diabetes, cancer--are more prevalent, and their rates soaring, across the developed and developing worlds. The Global Handbook on Noncommunicable Diseases and Health Promotion is an important resource for understanding and approaching chronic illnesses and their prevention. This timely text balances theory and strategies to provide an integrative context for health-affecting behaviors regarding tobacco use, food choices, and physical activity. Coverage expands on current medical/clinical public health perspectives, arguing that closer attention to social context is crucial to better use of health resources and more relevant preventive efforts. Possible roles for hospitals, the workplace, government agencies, NGOs, and other institutions are analyzed, as is the potential for addressing larger underlying health factors (e.g., inequities and poverty) at the societal level. Topics covered include: The nature of causality: beyond traditional evidence Learning from the social sciences in chronic disease health promotion Contextual factors in health and illness Understanding and applying a social determinants of health framework for addressing NCDs Public health, NCDs, health promotion and business partnering NCDs and civil society: a history and a roadmap As the authors of the Global Handbook on Noncommunicable Diseases and Health Promotion make abundantly clear, opportunities are as numerous as the issues, and researchers and graduate students in global public health, health promotion, and chronic disease epidemiology will find these chapters positive and realistic.p>

Health Promotion In Canada

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Author : Irving Rootman
language : en
Publisher: Canadian Scholars
Release Date : 2017-11-10

Health Promotion In Canada written by Irving Rootman and has been published by Canadian Scholars this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-11-10 with Health & Fitness categories.

Health Promotion in Canada is a comprehensive profile of the history, current status, and future of health promotion in Canada. This fourth edition maintains the critical approach of the previous three editions but provides a current and in-depth analysis of theory, practice, policy, and research in Canada in relation to recent innovative approaches in health promotion. Thoroughly updated with 15 new chapters and all-new learning objectives, the edited collection contains contributions by prominent Canadian academics, researchers, and practitioners as well as an afterword by Ronald Labonté. The authors cover a broad range of topics including inequities in health, Indigenous communities and immigrants, mental health, violence against women, global ecological change, and globalization. The book also provides critical reflections on practice and concrete Canadian examples that bring theory to life.

Health Literacy And School Based Health Education

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Author : Ray Marks
language : en
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Release Date : 2012-11-02

Health Literacy And School Based Health Education written by Ray Marks and has been published by Emerald Group Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-02 with Education categories.

Examines the relationship between health literacy and health outcomes, and the role of schools in promoting health literacy through the curriculum. This volume utilizes research, literature reviews and case studies that examine how education can support health literacy development as a vital 21st century citizenship competency.

Social Determinants Of Health

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Author : Dennis Raphael
language : en
Publisher: Canadian Scholars’ Press
Release Date : 2016-05-06

Social Determinants Of Health written by Dennis Raphael and has been published by Canadian Scholars’ Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-06 with Social Science categories.

In the current environment of deepening class and income inequality, it is essential to understand the socio-economic conditions that shape the health of individuals and communities. Now in its third edition, Dennis Raphael’s Social Determinants of Health offers a comprehensive discussion of the primary factors that influence the health of Canada’s population. This seminal text on the social determinants of health contains contributions from top academics and high-profile experts from across the country. Taking a public policy approach, the authors in this edited collection critically analyze the structural inequalities embedded in our society and the socio-economic factors that affect health, including income, education, employment, housing, food security, gender, and race. The thorough updates to this edition include a greater focus on the political mechanisms that explain the distribution of the social determinants of health and additional material on public policy, early childhood education in Canada, and the determinants of Indigenous peoples’ health. Rich in pedagogical tools including critical thinking questions and lists of recommended readings and online resources, this book will actively engage students and researchers alike.

Health In Rural Canada

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Author : Judith C. Kulig
language : en
Publisher: UBC Press
Release Date : 2011-12-06

Health In Rural Canada written by Judith C. Kulig and has been published by UBC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-06 with Medical categories.

Health research in Canada has mostly focused on urban areas, often overlooking the unique issues faced by Canadians living in rural and remote areas. This volume provides the first comprehensive overview of the state of rural health and health care in Canada, from coast to coast and in northern communities. Three themes are highlighted: rural places matter to health, rural places are unique, and rural places are dynamic. The contributors bring insights and methodologies from nursing, social work, geography, epidemiology, and sociology and from community-based research to a full spectrum of topics: health literacy, rural health care delivery and training, Aboriginal health, web-based services and their application, rural palliative care, and rural health research and policy. Taken together, these wide-ranging and multifaceted explorations of the dynamic relationship between health and place offer researchers and policy-makers, students and practitioners a valuable resource for understanding the special, ever-changing needs of rural communities.