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“Health education” as matter in the educational process
“Health education” as matter in the educational process

Author(s): Antoaneta Drăgoescu
Subject(s): Social Sciences
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: behavior; curriculum; health education; health topics; prevention;

Summary/Abstract: A lot of Romanian population has currently a deficit of health education, including the lack of awareness of the prevention role. The aim is to highlight the need to introduce Health Education classes in the curriculum as a compulsory subject.The research objectives are: a) Knowledge assessment of high school students about the personal health topics (personal hygiene, environment, nutrition, behavior); b) Evaluation their opinion about the usefulness of introducing Health Education in the curriculum.The research is a descriptive and observational study, with transverse approach. It was performed by applying a questionnaire to 364 high school students from Alexandria, Teleorman County. Results: 80% of respondents consider themselves to have information on various topics related to their health. Consumptions and healthy behaviors are not prevalent. Shall be recorded a soft drink and alcohol consumption, smoking, eating fast food, lack of physical activity. Favorable behavior is related to personal hygiene and hours of rest.Conclusion: it was highlighted the necessity and usefulness health education classes that should be included in the curriculum.

  • Issue Year: XII/2015
  • Issue No: SI
  • Page Range: 147 - 152
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: English