Education for Health

Not applicable

In this course will be: e) exploring of thematic and problem situations from a gender perspective,
citizenship and human rights; ii) analysis, interpretation and discussion papers, in group, fostering
reflection, sharing and encouraging critical attitudes; iii) research and reflection strategies in HE; iv)
design intervention proposals in HE, founded and selected by students and by taking into account the
specific context of action; v) preparation of a project (40%) for the presentation and debate in class (40%).
The process of continuous evaluation includes also an individual performance – attendance, punctuality,
participation and motivation (20%).In the project aspects such as structure and organization of
information; appropriateness to the objectives of the work; language used; quality and correction of
scientific, critical attitude, diversity strategies and adaptation to the target population, are valued.
Evaluation by exam (100%) will be made through written and/or oral test.

To understand the evolution of the concept of health, values and paradigms in the context of human rights.
To recognize the determinants of health and health promotion policies and quality of life.
To reflect on social determinants and health inequalities.
To expand discussions on links between health, gender and education.
To discuss the models and strategies for Health Education.
To reflect on health intervention strategies aimed at promoting individual health and population.
To plan educational intervention programs for health at national and international level in specific contexts.

I – Health, Citizenship and Human Rights
• Concepts of health, values and paradigms.
• From prevention to health promotion – health intervention approaches.
• Determinants of health and health promotion policies and quality of life.
• Social determinants and health inequalities.
II – Health Education
• Health, gender and education.
• Models and educational strategies for health.
• Specific programs for Community action on health education.

• - Exam - 100.0%

• - individual performance - attendance, punctuality, participation and motivation - 20.0%
• - Project - 80.0%

NAO

Buijs, G.; Dadaczynski; Schulz, A.; Vilaça, T.[ed.] (2014). Equity, Education and Health: learning from practice. Utrecht: CBO.
Cohen, L.; Chehimi, L.; Chavez, V. (2010). Prevention is Primary: Strategies for Community Wellbeing. Prevention Institute.
Guerra, M.P.; Lima, L.; Torres, S. (2014).Intervir em grupos na saúde. 2ªed. Lisboa: Climepsi.
Lieberman, L. (2006). Practice Notes: Strategies in Health Education. Health Education & Behavior, Vol. 33 (4): 425-432.

Loureiro, I., Miranda, N. (2010). Promover a Saúde: dos fundamentos à ação. Coimbra: Almedina
Lowenstein, A.; Foord-May, L.; Romano, J. (Ed.) (2009). Teaching Strategies for Health Education and Health Promotion: Working with Patients, Families, and Communities. Jones & Bartlett Ed.