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Learning Objective:
1.By the end of the presentation participants will be able to identify 5 life maintaining liver functions and how they can be compromised by hepatitis viruses and drug abuse.
2. By the end of the presentation participants will be able to identify the modes of transmission of 5 hepatitis viruses and the negative impact they can have on liver functions.
3. By the end of the presentation participants will be able to identify 5 easy-to-relate-to communication techniques using analogies regarding the importance of the liver to specific body functions to motivate individuals to avoid liver damaging activities and adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Background:
The absence of information about the liver and viral hepatitis in education programs over the years has been a major contributing factor in the spread of viral hepatitis and substance abuse. You can not change what you do not know. Knowledge is the key to prevention.
Setting:
Teachable moments occur frequently. This presentation will provide quick and easy and memorable messages to alert individuals to the importance of their liver and how it can be compromised by exposure to drugs, alcohol, environmental pollutants. Once informed, individuals can make healthier lifestyle choices.
Population e.g. API Youth, MSM, IDU:
Everyone needs to know how important their liver is and how to take care of it. Education must begin as early as possible and be reinforce over the years especially in schools.
Project Description:
The goal of this presentation is to motivate individuals to protect themselves and avoid behaviors that can cause life threatening diseases. Understanding the importance of the liver and how it can be damaged enables individuals to make informed behavior choices.
Results/Lessons Learned:
The participants will gain a new appreciation for thier own liver. However, knowledge is not enough. Learning new communication techniques of using that knowledge to affect change of behaviors in other is the goal of this presentation.
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