Application of the concept of salutogenic health paradigm in creating teaching tools for people with visual impairment in health education Cover Image

Zastosowanie koncepcji salutogenetycznego paradygmatu zdrowia w tworzeniu pomocy dydaktycznych dla osób z niepełnosprawnością wzrokową w zakresie edukacji zdrowotnej
Application of the concept of salutogenic health paradigm in creating teaching tools for people with visual impairment in health education

Author(s): Magdalena Wrzesińska
Subject(s): Pedagogy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: salutogenesis concept; people with visual disability;health education;

Summary/Abstract: The salutogenesis approach is based on the principle that a high sense of coherence mobilizes resources which are helpful when coping with stress. The sense of coherence allows a relatively calm attitude toward stressful situations, and enables the ability to recognize and use general resources to resist stress. It can enable growth and improve health at every stage of life. Researches made by Medical University of Lodz suggest that children and adolescents with visual impairment are at greater risk of obesity. To address this, the Healthy Lifestyle Pyramid has been developed for use during health education classes; it is an example of a practical application of the salotogenesis by giving access to adjusted assets to the needs of people with visual impairment.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 65-71
  • Page Count: 7
  • Language: Polish