“Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion” by Manoj Sharma & John A. Romas,
In the textbook, “Theoretical Foundations of Health Education and Health Promotion” by Manoj Sharma & John A. Romas, they explained the differences between a
theory and a model. Sharma & Romas state, “A theory helps health education and health promotions programs indentify program objectives, specify methods for
facilitating behavior change, provide guidance about the timing of the methods, and select the methods of intervention,” (2012, p.41). The theory is at the micro
level, and in contrast the model is at the macro level of guidance. Sharma & Romas in contrast define a model as; “a model can be characterized as a theory in its
early stages. Models are eclectic, creative, simplified, and miniaturized applications of concepts for addressing problems,” (2012, p.41). Basically, a model can have
theories, but a theory stands alone.
Sharma & Romas provided multiple models for health programs, but the Planned Approach To Community Health model (PATCH), is the model that can effectively and
efficiently promote a clean water initiative in a third world country. According to Sharma & Romas, they state the PATCH model was developed by the CDC and
partnershiped with the local health departments and community groups, (2012, p.28). This connection provides that this model will be most effective. Another reason
that this particular model will be effective is because, Sharma & Ramos state, “A key strategy of the PATCH model is that it builds linkages within the community and
between the community, and the health state departments, universities, and other regional and national organizations,” (2012, p.48). For any program to work the people
involved must have effective communication, and be able to work together within their community and with outsiders.
The PATCH model will be effective in promoting a “clean water” initiative in a third world country by following the 5 phases which in summary Sharma & Romas state are,
mobilizing the community, collecting and organizing data, choosing health priorities, developing a comprehensive intervention plan, and evaluation, (2012, p.51). In
short, in order to promote a “clean water” initiative in a third world country first, the PATCH model’s representative will work with the targeted population and form
a bond. Second, the community obtains data and shares it with everyone. Third, the community analyzes the factors such as social, economic, political, and
environmental that affects the poor water situation. Fourth, the community develops intervention objectives and intervention plans. Finally, the community evaluates
how effective the program is i.e.: are there still a lot of illnesses due to unclean water.
Galatians 3:28 ESV states, “There is neither Jew or Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male or female, for you all one in Christ Jesus.” This
scripture in relation to undeveloped countries to developed countries and unclean water to clean water means that it does not matter where or who you are, but everyone
should be treated the same. This includes having the bare necessities such as clean water.
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