The program is financed from the budget of Wrocław County.
"Health policy program for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia for the residents of Wrocław County for 2023–2025"
A LESSON FOR THE HEART!
Target group:
Students of primary schools from the Wrocław District (divided into two age groups: grades I-III and grades IV-VIII),
Parents of students, Teachers.
Main objectives of the program:
Health education for children and adolescents regarding the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.
Developing positive eating habits and promoting a healthy lifestyle among children and adolescents.
Strengthening health-related knowledge and attitudes among children in grades I-VIII.
Method of implementation:
Information campaign: Using a variety of communication channels (local media, websites, posters, leaflets) to disseminate information about the programme.
Educational activities: Implementation in the form of lectures, workshops, talks, educational games and activation activities in the school environment, adapted to the age of the participants.
- For grades I-III: Classes conducted in the form of play, conversation, taking into account education on positive eating habits and other elements of health prevention.
- For grades IV-VIII: Strengthening knowledge about a healthy lifestyle through practical workshops, discussions and games, and possibly also lectures.
Educational materials: Creation and distribution of various educational materials such as posters, leaflets, colouring books, puzzles for younger students and scripts and electronic materials for older students.
Podcasts: Preparation and provision of audio materials related to health topics discussed during classes.
Checking and confirming students' knowledge: Implementation of pre- and post-knowledge tests for students in grades IV-VIII.
Online activities: Providing educational content also remotely, using available online tools and platforms.
Program scope: Around 20 schools from the Wrocław District will be included in the programme, with an expected number of students of around 16,000. It is planned to hold two educational meetings in each school, separately for younger and older groups of students.
Summary:
"Health policy program for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia for the residents of Wrocław County for 2023–2025" is a comprehensive educational undertaking aimed at promoting knowledge about a healthy lifestyle and prevention of cardiovascular diseases, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia among children and adolescents of primary schools. It uses various methods and educational forms, adapted to the age of participants, and a broad information campaign. It includes stationary and online activities, providing access to educational content for the widest possible audience.
