Communication Objectives l Define communication l Recognise the
Communication
Objectives l Define communication l Recognise the use of communication l Define the factors of failure and success of communication l Recognise the types and means of communication l Define the attitude to adopt in a good communication
Defination l It is the act of transmitting a message l To change ideas l To establish a relationship
Utility of communication l Enable to inform l To express something l To persuade somebody to change; that is to modify his behaviour in the adoption of a less risky sexual behaviour
Factors for success in communication l Adapted language to the target l Organisation l Mastery of the subject l Good chose of the target
Factors of failure in communication l Difficult chose of words l Poor organisation l Non mastery of the subject l Inappropriate environment l Noise l Non respect of time l Wrong chose of target
What is active listening l It is listen to somebody with all your senses
Types of communication l Inter personal communication (counselling, dialogue) l Group communication (educative talks) l Mass communication (medias and news papers)
Means of communication l Written articles: flyers, journals, posters l Audio visual: television and radio spot, projection of educative talks
Attitude to adopt for good communication l l l l Greet politely Present yourself Give reasons for your presence Ask for permission If the person is busy, ask politely for another rendezvous If the person refuses another rendezvous, thank him/her for haven’t wasted her/him time Give any track (flyer) on the subject Make sure that the message goes through and that she understands what you are telling her
Finality of communication l Communication in to make others change behaviour l It is to make others adopt a less risky behaviour
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