Methods and techniques of health promotion are combination of ways or methods and aids or media used in any health promotion implementation.
Based on the targets, methods and techniques of health promotion are divided into three:
a. Individual health promotion method
This method is used when health promoter and the target can communicate directly, either face to face or through other means of communication, such as telephone. In explaining his client's health problems, health workers can use visual or relevant aids. This is commonly called counseling.
b. Group health promotion method
This is used to groups as the targets. Group target is divided into two; small group (6-15 people) and large group (15-50 people).
The examples of methods and techniques of health promotion for small group are group discussions, brainstorming, snowball method, role play, game simulation, and so on.
The examples of methods and techniques of health promotion for large group are lecture followed by question and answer, seminars and so on.
c. Mass health promotion method
Methods and techniques for mass health promotion that are often used:
1. Public Speaking in public places
2. The use of electronic mass media (radio, television), for example, talk show
3. The use of print media, such as newspapers, magazines, posters
4. The use of outdoor media, such as billboards and banners
