Health Promotion Roles: Benefits and Limitations

What is one of the main roles of a health education and health promotion specialist?

• To diagnose illnesses

• To promote health, well-being, and resilience

• To perform surgeries

• To prescribe medication

Which of the following is a limitation faced by health promotion roles?

• Unlimited funding

• Time constraints

• Abundant resources

• High public compliance

Which of the following is considered a benefit of health promotion roles?

• Lack of expertise

• Captive audience

• Financial constraints

• Limited knowledge of individuals

In which setting might a community health care worker operate?

• Space station

• Primary care

• Amusement park

• Shopping mall

Which organisation is part of NHS Wales and promotes health and well-being?

• World Health Organisation

• Public Health Wales

• British Red Cross

• Save the Children

What is a demographic challenge faced by health promotion roles?

• Climate change

• Ageing population

• Political funding issues

• Substance misuse

Which professional is involved in promoting health and well-being in schools?

• Dentist

• Teacher/classroom assistant/learning support assistant

• Midwife

• GP

What is a societal context that health promotion roles must consider?

• Austerity

• Pollution

• Substance misuse

• Chronic illnesses

Which of the following is a role of local authorities in health promotion?

• Performing surgeries

• Promoting health and well-being

• Manufacturing medicines

• Conducting scientific research

What is a limitation of health promotion roles in terms of individual behaviour?

• They can force individuals to change

• They can give advice but cannot force the individual to follow it

• They have unlimited time to work with individuals

• They have no financial constraints