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Are posters good for health promotion?

Are posters good for health promotion?

Conclusion: Traditional health promotion media such as leaflets and posters are still useful in the current digital era, especially for adult respondents. This form of media will be more effective when combined with other media such as videos, telephone interactions, games and others.

How do I order NHS posters?

Order printed leaflets directly using the APS online ordering portal. To order leaflets for free, you must confirm you are: a local provider or call/recall service for an NHS screening programme in England. complying with NHS England screening service specifications.

Do leaflets work in health promotion?

Patient information leaflets (PILs) provide information to patients to encourage participation in their health care. Research evidence has variously concluded that PILs do affect patient health outcomes, but that many are poorly written.

What makes a good health promotion leaflet?

The content of the leaflet should be non-judgemental and give the reader accurate and balanced facts. Is it patronising or scaremongering? This is likely to put the reader off — and prevent the message from getting across.

How effective is health promotion?

Research and case studies from around the world provide convincing evidence that health promotion is effective. Health promotion strategies can develop and change lifestyles, and have an impact on the social, economic and environmental conditions that determine health.

Who designed NHS posters?

The designs Pentagram’s Marina Willer and Stu Gough have added green and purple to the colour palette, with a poster that reads ‘love nhs’, in a bid to highlight the healthcare service’s “unconditional love for all our lives”.

Where can I find leaflets and posters on public health?

We stock leaflets and posters on a wide variety of public health topics so whatever topic you require resources, we are likely to have something that will be useful to you. All of the leaflets and posters that we stock can be found on the Leeds Libraries for Health library catalogue.

Why use printed materials in health and community settings?

If you work in a health or community setting you play an important role in helping people to make informed choices about their lifestyle. Printed materials such as leaflets and posters act as handy visual prompts and are a useful way to complement information given verbally.

How can I promote health in my community?

Order from a wide range of free, high quality health promotion materials to display and distribute in your community. If you work in a health or community setting you play an important role in helping people to make informed choices about their lifestyle.

Where can I order Frank posters and leaflets?

These posters are part of the most recent FRANK campaign and are available to order. Please email the FRANK team to request an order form. Free leaflets are also downloadable on GOV.UK.