Access to the internet has grown exponentially over the years and studies show the third most popular use of the internet is to search for health information (Pollard, et al. 2015). Memes are a popular sensation that have the capacity to reach millions of people and can strongly influence beliefs. The meme, pictured above, highlights … Continue reading Food and Nutrition →

Health care is forever changing as technology evolves and new ways of digital monitoring, reporting and communicating become available for lay people and professionals (Lupton, 2018). There is less reliance on medical professionals, as individuals take researching and self-diagnosing into their own hands as information online is so readily available. There is less need to … Continue reading Design Thinking and Digital Health →

Participatory approaches increase student engagement, confidence and learning (Simovska, 2012).  To include participatory approaches, Ch eryl had her senior health students teaching health classes to the junior years. Peer-to-peer teaching is considered beneficial as it creates an enjoyable and creative environment (Lang, Craig & Casey, 2017). Another strategy used by Cheryl was the fashion parade. … Continue reading Youth Voice →

HPV is highly prevalent and spreads through sexual contact which is why the vaccine is important for young people (Barnard, et al., 2017). However, it is just important that the young people being immunised understand why they are receiving a vaccine and the significance. Students that have little to no understanding of HPV or the … Continue reading HPV & Vaccination →

Participatory approaches in health education transforms learning in a way that allows students to create meaning and obtain a deeper understanding of curriculum content (Simovska, 2008). Participatory approaches aim to empower students, giving them voice and agency to make decisions, build action competence and take responsibility in their learning (DET, 2018). As participatory approaches are … Continue reading Reflection →