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PAMPHLETS

1. Pamphlets : A Media of Health Education Aslam Aman MPH-2 nd Semester SHAS, PU.

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4. Pamphlets : Pamphlets are visual media, which are considered as mass media of health education . A pamphlet gives short description of different aspects of a specific topic . The message can also be written in the form of poem or song . It can also be written in the form of dialogue. Pamphlets can be produced in the form of leaflets or folders to convey health message. a leaflet consists od only one page and a folder consists of more than one page but not hinged together. A leaflet is also called a handbill. 2/6/2019 4

5. Pamphlets : Some pamphlets may also include relevant pictures to illustrate the points of teaching. The pamphlet should be as brief as possible. It should not exceed more than four pages . Since pamphlets are distributed widely for mass education they should be produced in large scale. Pamphlets can also be distributed to the learners of a training group, to family members, in FP/MCH clinics, hospital OPD etc. Pamphlet should also be pre-tested before producing them for public use. 2/6/2019 5

6. Pamphlets : Pamphlet is a paper that can be folded into two or three or five and the matter can be printed either on a single or on both sides. In other words, a pamphlet is an unbound booklet without a hard cover or binding. 2/6/2019 6

7. Purpose of Pamphlets : To mobilize people to support a cause To advertise a specific events To popularize a slogan or a message To explain an issue to the community To inform people of their health rights To make a support for a campaign 2/6/2019 7

8. How do I Start my Pamphlets : 1. Decide on a purpose or theme of your brochure . Your purpose is : Hygiene in the School Kitchen. 2. Choose information to go in the brochure . Include only the absolute main points. Remember that a brochure is pretty small in size so u won’t be able fit everything. And stay focused on the theme. 3. Be concise After you decided what to include, think about how to say it. 2/6/2019 8

9. How do I Lay Out my Pamphlets : 1. Choose an eye catching main title & graphic for the front of brochure. Something that will make people want to look at it. 2. Put the most important information on the inside panel of brochure, when the brochure is fully opened, this is what reader will see. 3. Use clear sub-headings to break-up the information on the inside. You want readers to easily get what’s most important. A big solid block of text will intimate readers. 4. Use an easy-to-read fonts. 2/6/2019 9

10. How do I Lay Out my Pamphlets : 5. Be colorful. Adding color & graphics throughout the brochure will break up information & make the brochure more enticing. 6. Make the font of the body text as large as possible. 18 to 20 – the size. 7. Heading should be much larger than the body text and make them stand out by using a different colors. 2/6/2019 10

11. Language Features of Pamphlets : (Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation) Use formal (Correct) grammar, spelling and punctuations. Use clear concise language. Use clear headings, eye catching diagrams and color to attract readers attentions 2/6/2019 11

12. Preparing Pamphlets : Discuss the purpose, the message, the target people and content. Discuss the quality and quantity of pamphlets Each side should also carry the organization’s logo and name. Keep the language simply by avoiding long and complicated sentences. The best pamphlet are short & simple. All facts should be correct and scientific. 2/6/2019 12

13. Style for organizing a Pamphlets : Tutorial Style: this is the first and the most basic style of pamphlet. It gives information a particular subject or explains how something is done. Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) Style: this is a very effective technique to get an answer to any questions fast. Testimonial Style: this is a story telling model. A story is narrated about the pamphlet issues. The concepts are introduced one by one historically. This makes the learning the process easier for most learner. 2/6/2019 13

14. Advantages of Pamphlets : B est method of dissemination of information or a message to larger group of people. Save time and resources in dissemination of information to a large group of people. Help in propagating messages rapidly in mass scale through wide distribution. They’re easy to carry with from place to place. People can read them at their free time and understand the message well. The first readers can pass the read pamphlets to other to read. Can be kept safe to read again which help as reminder of the message. 2/6/2019 14

15. Advantages of Pamphlets : Easier to prepare and produce in large scale at low cost. When there is a problem of printing pamphlets they can be written by hand to a limited number to meet the immediate need. Carbon copies can also be produced in limited number. 2/6/2019 15

16. Disadvantages of Pamphlets : Provide only one-way of communication. Printing service may not be available everywhere especially in rural places and small towns . The main disadvantage of pamphlet is that they can waste a lot of money and time if printed pamphlets are not distributed properly . Only literate & educated people can be benefited with this educational aid. Not useful for illiterates. 2/6/2019 16

17. Disadvantages of Pamphlets : Cannot be sure if people or targeted population have read and understood the distributed pamphlets. 2/6/2019 17

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