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See 'Using Media' in 'Strategies for Health Promotion' chapter |
Suitable resources may include displays; models or demonstrations; posters and pamphlets; multi media resources such as video, film, CD ROM, TV or radio productions; newsletters; journals or manuals. Using health resources on their own can raise awareness but will not necessarily lead to action or changes in behaviour. They need to be used as part of a broader information sharing strategy.
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See 'Using Media' in 'Strategies for Health Promotion' chapter |
A common way to present different kinds of quantitative data is through tables and graphs. A tables or graph should be self explanatory. It should not need a written explanation in order to interpret it. When possible, focus on the positive aspects of the information presented, and use a variety of graphs and tables to take account of individual preferences.
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show comparisons, and to show patterns and trends. Tables and graphs may present data in a
concise way, saving on lengthy written reports Feuerstein 1986:129 |
A line graph is used to show variations in data plotted over a period of time. The Road to Health Chart (RTH) is an example of a line graph. It is a way of recording child growth over time. It can be used as a tool for sharing information on a one-to-one level, or for preparing an overview of the growth of the children in the community. One of the valuable things about the RTH chart is that it shows what is 'normal', and people can see how their children compare to what should be 'normal' for that age group.
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See the example of the RTH chart in the 'Food and Nutrition' chapter, Volume 2 |
A pictorial chart is a chart which uses rows of simply drawn symbols or figures. Each symbol may represent a person, number of people, or a particular unit of information. For example, by colouring figures differently, drawing differently shaped figures or setting them against different coloured backgrounds you can easily see the differences or similarities within the total number of figures drawn.
A pie chart is used to show different parts of a whole in relation to one another. The whole 'pie' represents the whole of the population that the information is about. The portions or slices can represent the numbers of people who do or do not have the health problem. Pie charts can also be used to compare things. According to Feuerstein (1986:141), the clearest pie chart is the one divided into the least number of segments.
The bar chart allows different items of information occurring at the same time to be compared. The length of each bar shows the quantity the bar represents (Feuerstein 1986:138).
Tally sheets are useful for summarising and analysing information such as attendance figures or medical records. However, a tally sheet may be useful for presenting information as well.
In the tally sheet shown below a single stroke represents a single action or person, for example, a person seen for a particular health problem. It is a counting tool and an easy way for people to get a picture of what is going on in the community.
An overlay can be used to show several sets of results or information at the same time. For example, graphs, visual symbols or simple drawings may be put together in transparent overlays to show how different things relate to each other and to build up a pattern.
Overlays might show results from:
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An example of overlays can be found in the Road to Health Chart (RTH). The overlays show more detailed information about the z-scores | |
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