Thakur JS
Objectives: There is an enormous capacity gap in health promotion and lack of sufficient resource material in India for effective implementation of National Health Programs. The present paper highlights the process of development of the manual, its objectives and potential future usage.
Methods: The manual on health promotion has been developed, reviewed by experts and key stakeholders and finalized after going through a 6-step wise process such as literature review, extraction, draft preparation, expert review, translation, piloting, and finalization.
Results: The Integrated Health Promotion manual has been prepared with an aim to build the capacity of the health professionals including health workers, counsellors and Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) in creating awareness regarding the risk factors and prevention of Communicable Diseases (CDs), Non- Communicable Diseases (NCDs) and key Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) issues to advance healthy lifestyles. The manual can also be used to train key stakeholders in the community like community leaders, school teachers, and peer educators and to involve other sectors like education, public works department, irrigation, youth and sports, etc.
Conclusion: The manual shall be useful resource in implementing the preventive components of all national health programs under National Health Mission in India.
