Component Task: Giving a Health Talk at a Child Welfare Clinic (CWC)

This is an activity usually carried out by the Public/Community health nurse at CWC to promote the growth and development of children.

Aims

·         Enable mothers and caregivers learn basic guidelines for proper care of their children and families

·         Discuss benefits of optimal behaviours and how to overcome challenges to these practices

·         Sensitize and educate mothers and caregivers on issues that affect the health of children

Requirements

·         Furniture which includes chairs, tables, bulletin board

·         Master chart for grading nutritional status

·         Attendance book

·         Hand washing facilities- veronica bucket, plastic bowls, soap in a dish, hand towels

·         Electronic/manual visual aids for education

·         Blue and red pens, pencils, eraser and ruler

·         Water in containers if there is none at the clinic sites 8. Projector, Pointer

·         Computer/laptop

Steps

1.        Introduce self and topic

2.      Explain relevance of topic and objectives to the audience

3.      Assess audience prior knowledge on the topic

4.      Give the talk in the form of discussion

5.      Deliver the talk with:

·         Clarity

·         Audibility

6.      Maintain eye contact

7.       Control audience

8.      Use teaching aids when necessary manual/electronic

9.      Provide time for questions and contribution

10.    Provide appropriate answers to questions

11.      Ask for feedback

12.    Summarize the talk and thank the audience