Health Education Concepts

Choosing to avoid risky behaviors, especially those related to sexual activity, substance use, or other health-compromising actions.

A step-by-step strategy to achieve a specific goal, often used in health improvement or behavior change.

The ability to express thoughts, feelings, and needs clearly and respectfully—essential for healthy relationships and conflict resolution.

Shared beliefs, customs, and behaviors of a group that influence health practices and perspectives.

External factors—physical, social, and economic—that affect health, such as pollution, access to healthcare, and community safety.

Targets or outcomes a person aims to achieve, often used to guide behavior and motivate change.

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being—not merely the absence of disease.

Providing information and teaching skills to help individuals make informed health decisions.

The ability to understand and use health information to make appropriate health decisions.

Practical abilities like decision-making, goal-setting, and stress management that support healthy living.