CracKING Community Medicine Spotters-Module 8: Information, Education & Communication

CracKING Community Medicine Spotters-Module 8: Information, Education & Communication

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Dr. Surya Parajuli
Dr. Surya Parajuli 15 Jan 2026

#Module 8: Information, Education & Communication

Spotter 1

CAPE-Communication Studies: The Communication Process & The Elements of  Communication

  1. What does this flowchart represent? (0.5)
    👉 Communication Process

  2. Write any six characteristics of a good message. (1.5)

  1. Clear – easily understood by the audience

  2. Correct / Accurate – scientifically valid information

  3. Simple – uses simple language and concepts

  4. Relevant – related to the needs of the target group

  5. Specific – focused on a single idea or objective

  6. Credible – comes from a trustworthy source

Other acceptable points :
✔ Culturally acceptable
✔ Action-oriented

Spotter 2

  1. Define communication. (0.5)
    👉 Communication is the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings between two or more persons to achieve a common understanding.

  2. Write any six characteristics of a good message. (1.5)

  1. Clear – easily understood by the audience

  2. Correct / Accurate – scientifically valid information

  3. Simple – uses simple language and concepts

  4. Relevant – related to the needs of the target group

  5. Specific – focused on a single idea or objective

  6. Credible – comes from a trustworthy source

Other acceptable points :
✔ Culturally acceptable
✔ Action-oriented

Spotter 3

1. Identify this IEC material. (0.5)
👉 Leaflet

2. Write two uses of it. (1)

  • Health education

  • Reinforcement of messages

3. How is it different from a pamphlet? (0.5)

  • Leaflet: Single sheet, short & concise, easy to distribute

  • Pamphlet: Booklet / multiple pages, more detailed, in-depth information