As I reach the conclusion of this course, I find my thoughts are overwhelmingly positive, mixed with a sense of personal growth and renewed focus. This journey has been both informative and challenging, reshaping how I view health promotion within my professional and personal life. One of the biggest struggles I faced was learning to […]
The increasing use of technology has boosted social media to the forefront of health information sources for the general public (Suarez-Lledo & Alvarez-Galvez, 2021). While these platforms have provided access to education and information like never before, they have also created an environment of misinformation and false health claims (Suarez-Lledo & Alvarez-Galvez, 2021). As research
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Impact in Canada The Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, introduced in 1986, remains a relevant model for health promotion and is still considered worldwide as a standard to improve health and decrease inequalities (Thompson et al, 2017). The charter highlights the importance of addressing the social determinants of health, and how the impact and include
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Health promotion and positionality are connected because the way we approach promoting health is influenced by our own background, experiences, and beliefs. Understanding positionality helps practitioners recognize how their own perspectives affect how they understand health issues and interact with diverse communities. Positionality describes how a person’s background and experiences shape their perspective and approach
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