Epidemiology module of practical skills for mbbs student

Do not ask the groups to reassemble.

C. Steps for involving the community and Communication Plans

1. 
   Reassemble the groups. With the aid of the Steps for involving the community (Poster 15), detail out the steps in involving the community.
   
2. 
   Explain in detail, the components of a Communication Plan. Ask participants to consult Table 7.3: Sample Communication Plan in the Handbook. Discuss the usefulness of such a plan in the work places of the participants
   

D. Channels of Communication (10 minutes)

1. Ask participants to brainstorm on the different channels of communication. List

the responses on a flipchart. Prompt for any communication channels that have
been missed.

2. Initiate a discussion on the relative effectiveness of the various communications

Channels that have been listed. Emphasize on the effectiveness of inter-personal

Communication and draw the attention of participants to the 4 key messages