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Ethics in Health Education Flashcards

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  1. A health educator working in a school notices a student discloses abuse during a session. What is the ethical and legal obligation?

    Answer: Report it to mandatory reporting authorities

    Mandatory reporting laws require health educators to report suspected child abuse, superseding general confidentiality obligations.

  2. When developing culturally sensitive health education materials, the ethical principle most emphasized is:

    Answer: Respect for persons and cultural diversity

    Respecting cultural diversity is an ethical responsibility that ensures programs are relevant, respectful, and effective for all populations.

  3. A health educator uses persuasive messaging tactics that exploit fear to change behavior. This approach raises concerns about which ethical principle?

    Answer: Autonomy

    Using fear-based manipulation undermines participants' autonomy by bypassing rational decision-making.

  4. A health education researcher wants to conduct a study involving vulnerable populations. The first ethical step should be:

    Answer: Obtain IRB approval before proceeding

    Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required before conducting research involving human subjects to protect participants.

  5. What does 'fidelity' mean as an ethical obligation for health educators?

    Answer: Keeping promises and honoring commitments to clients

    Fidelity refers to being honest and keeping commitments, building trust between health educators and those they serve.

  6. A health educator is pressured by administration to prioritize program enrollment numbers over participant wellbeing. The ethical action is to:

    Answer: Advocate for participant wellbeing and address the conflict with administration

    Health educators must advocate for the health and wellbeing of their participants, even when facing institutional pressure.

  7. Which scenario best illustrates the ethical principle of veracity in health education?

    Answer: Accurately presenting research findings without distorting results

    Veracity requires health educators to be truthful and accurate in all professional communications and presentations.