Concept of health and disease: health education methods: practice question

A PSM question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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PSM · Concept of health and disease: health education methods

Sample item

An ASHA wants mothers to learn how to prepare oral rehydration solution correctly. Which health education method is most effective for teaching this skill?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Demonstration with return demonstration

Skills are best taught by demonstration, where the learner then repeats the steps under supervision. Posters, radio and leaflets spread information but do not confirm that the skill is learnt. Learning is better when more senses are involved.

Option by option

  • A. Poster display

    A poster conveys information and does not teach a hands-on technique.

  • B. Demonstration with return demonstration (correct)

    Correct. Showing and then having the mother practise ensures the skill is acquired.

  • C. Printed pamphlet

    A pamphlet is useless for those with low literacy and has no practice.

  • D. Radio talk

    A radio talk reaches many people but gives no practice and no feedback.

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What is the answer to this PSM question?

The best answer is B, Demonstration with return demonstration. Skills are best taught by demonstration, where the learner then repeats the steps under supervision.

Why is "Poster display" not the answer?

A poster conveys information and does not teach a hands-on technique.

Why is "Printed pamphlet" not the answer?

A pamphlet is useless for those with low literacy and has no practice.

Why is "Radio talk" not the answer?

A radio talk reaches many people but gives no practice and no feedback.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Concept of health and disease: health education methods in PSM. Posters, radio and leaflets spread information but do not confirm that the skill is learnt. Learning is better when more senses are involved.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Concept of health and disease: health education methods?

Practise biostatistics with small calculations until sensitivity, predictive values and risk measures are automatic. Then use the flashcards and the other PSM questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.