Being a Health Literate Consumer Review Review What

Being a Health Literate Consumer Review

Review What influences Health? Media, Technology, Culture, Environment, Attitude, Behavior, Heredity, Peers What are some examples of risk behaviors? Tobacco, Alcohol & Drugs, Unhealthy Diet, Inadequate activity, sexual behaviors, behaviors that lead to violence. What are three areas that make up the total health triangle? Physical, Social, Mental/Emotional

Health Literacy: a person’s ability to understand basic health information. How to Avoid or Reduce Risks

We are…. Health Consumer: Someone who purchases health products or services

What influences us the most… Advertising is a written or spoken media message About a product or Service.

Advertising Techniques

Comparison Shopping Comparison Shopping: judging the benefits products before purchasing. Cost and Quality Features Warranty Safety Other People’s Opinions Consumer Organization Product Ratings

Evaluating Products Warranty: a company’s written agreement to repair a product or refund your money if a product doesn’t work.

Evaluating Products Malpractice: Failure of a professional to meet accepted standards.

Evaluating Products Health Fraud: The sale of worthless products or services that claim to prevent disease or cure other health problems.

Resolving Consumer Problems When shopping for a product: Find out what the store’s return policy is before you make a purchase. If the product has a warranty, make sure you receive it and understand it. After you open the product, save the packaging, receipt, and warranty. If the product comes with instructions, read and follow them carefully. Assemble and use the product exactly the way it was designed to be assembled and used.

Resolving Consumer Problems Most products have instructions that tell you how to use them correctly.

Resolving Consumer Problems If you are using the product correctly and it isn’t working the way you expected: Read the warranty to learn how the manufacturer requires you to return it. Put the product back in its original packaging, and follow the manufacturer’s return instructions. You may be asked to write a letter describing the problem and requesting a replacement or your money back. Date your letter and keep a copy, along with the shipping receipt.

Resolving Consumer Problems If you are not satisfied with the response to your efforts, ask for help from one of the following organizations: The Better Business Bureau Local, state, and federal government agencies Consumer organizations

You can develop skills that will help you manage your health throughout your life.

Learning Health Skills **NOTES** The Health Skills: Specific tools and strategies to maintain, protect, and improve all aspects of your health Communication Refusal Conflict Resolution Accessing Information Analyzing Influences Practicing Healthful Behaviors Stress Management Advocacy Decision Making Goal Setting

Communication Skills Communication helps you build strong relationships with others. It involves: choosing your words and expressions carefully to clearly say what you really mean. listening closely to others.

Communication Skills Interpersonal Communication Skills Use “I” messages to express your feelings. Communicate with respect and caring. Be an active listener. You can use these methods to strengthen your interpersonal communication skills.

Communication Skills Developing strong refusal skills helps you say no firmly, respectfully, and effectively.

Conflict-Resolution Skills Conflict resolution skills help end conflict through cooperation and problem solving.

Analyzing Influences Understanding what influences you helps you to make more healthful choices.

Analyzing Influences The more aware you are of the various influences in your life and how they affect you, the better able you are to make informed choices about your health. Influences on Your Health Personal Values Your Family and Culture Personal Beliefs Media and Technology Attitude/Perception Friends and Peers Heredity Environment

Self-Management Skills Practicing healthy habits will protect your health. When you practice healthy behaviors and manage stress, you act in ways that protect your health and promote your well-being.

Self-Management Skills Self-management means taking charge of your own health. These are self-management skills: Practicing Healthful Behaviors Managing Stress

Self-Management Skills Exercising, relaxation, and managing time efficiently are some effective ways to manage stress. Stress: The reaction of the body and mind to everyday challenges and demands

Self-Management Skills Stress is a normal part of life, but too much unrelieved stress can lead to illnesses. That’s why it’s important to learn stress-management skills: that help reduce and manage stress in your life.

Advocacy lets you share your health knowledge. Participating in advocacy activities allows you to encourage others to practice healthful behaviors.

Advocacy allows you to share health knowledge and promote healthful behaviors.

Remember to always Protect Yourself! Did this information come from a valid source? Doctor, pharmacist, websites (. gov, . edu) Is it a “quack” “secret formula” “Miracle cure” “Overnight Ask results” a health care professional

Taking Charge of Your Health **NOTES** Pay Attention to all sides of the health tringle Avoid risky behaviors Use prevention methods Use valid sources Set goals

Making Decisions and Setting Goals

Decision Making Skills: help you make responsible choices. Our Values are the ideas, beliefs, and attitudes about you think is important.

The Decision-Making Process Good decision-making skills can help a person make responsible choices that contribute to health and quality of life.

The Decision-Making Process The HELP Strategy When weighing the options for any decision, asking yourself these questions: H (Healthful) Does this choice present any health risks? E (Ethical) Does this choice reflect what you value? L (Legal) Does this option violate any local, state, P (Parent Approval) Would your parents or guardians or federal laws? approve of this choice?

The Decision Making Progress When you make decisions…Think about it! Is it… H - healthful E - ethical L- legal P – parent approval

The Decision-Making Process Steps of the Decision-Making Process STEP 1 State the Situation. STEP 2 List the Options. STEP 3 Weigh the Possible Outcomes. STEP 4 Consider Values. STEP 5 Make a Decision and Act on It. STEP 6 Evaluate the Decision.

Goal Setting Working toward goals helps you achieve your hopes and dreams. Whether you reach your goals—and how successfully you reach them—depends on the plans you make now.

Goals: are things that take planning and work. Short-term goals: less than 6 months Long-term goals: extended period of time

Reaching Your Goals Action Plan: a multistep strategy to identify and achieve your goals. It’s putting the pieces together!!!!

ACTION PLAN STEPS 1. Set a goal (BE REALISTIC) 2. List your steps 3. Identify help and support 4. Set a deadline 5. Evaluate progress 6. Reward yourself