Role Of Information Education Communication And Behavior Change Communication

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CIA-1 INFORMATION EDUCATION COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION NAME: SHASHANK DM REG.NO: 1424611 Information education communication Concept: Information education communication commonly known as IEC is a form of communication provided to a targeted set of audience providing useful information educating them regarding a particular issue or concern. This term is most commonly used in the health care sector, providing health education to the general public. When u break down the three words, information means facts and data, education means activated knowledge and communication means dissemination of such information using various methods and mediums. Therefore, Information Education Communication (IEC) means …show more content…

It is an interactive process of any intervention with individuals, groups and/or communities to develop communication strategies to promote positive behaviors which are appropriate to their setting. This in turn provides a supportive environment which will enable people to initiate, sustain and maintain positive and desirable behavior outcomes. BCC employs a systematic process of implementation, which begins with formative research and behavior analysis, followed by communication planning, implementation and monitoring and …show more content…

The methods through which people can get educated are as follows:  Print Media: The most frequently used medium to communicate any form of information is the use of print media. Thus, to provide valuable information print media such as newspapers, magazines, health brochures, etc can be used.  Electronic Media (Visual and audio): Another major form of media that could be used is the electronic media. Electronic media includes disseminating information through the radio, television, internet, health forums on the internet, information provided during movies in theaters, etc.  Outdoor media: The Social Welfare Administrators can also adopt the method of outdoor media to educate people. Using outdoor media may include, using tools such as banners, hoardings, posters, etc.  Street Plays: An organization can mobilize volunteers and use the method of street plays to educate targeted groups. Directing street plays based on the themes of the issue in focus is one of the best strategies to sensitize a group of people and also increase their levels of

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