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Empowering Communities Through Health Education: The Nurses Role in Behavioral Change
02 Dec 2025
Event : Expert Lecture
Event Activities : Expert Talk regarding "Empowering Communities Through Health Education: The Nurses Role in Behavioral Change”.
Venue : Seminar Hall, Faculty of Nursing , Rama University, Kanpur
Dates : 29th November 2025
Time : 11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Organized by : Dept. of CHN, Faculty of Nursing, Rama University.
Empowering communities through health education is important because it helps people understand their health needs and adopt positive behaviors for a healthier life. Nurses play a key role in guiding individuals, creating awareness, and encouraging habits that prevent diseases. By providing correct information and support, nurses help communities become more responsible, capable, and confident in managing their own health, ultimately improving overall wellbeing.
An expert lecture titled “Empowering Communities Through Health Education: The Nurse’s Role in Behavioral Change” was successfully conducted by the Department of Community Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Rama University, Kanpur, on 29th November 2025. The session was delivered by Prof. Dr. Srinivasan G., Principal, Govt. College of Nursing, Govt. Medical College, Budaun, an eminent authority in community nursing and behavioral health..
The event commenced with the gathering of faculty, staff, and students in the Seminar Hall, where the dignified presence of the guest speaker was warmly acknowledged. The program formally opened with a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony, signifying enlightenment through knowledge, followed by a group photograph reflecting unity and enthusiasm for shared learning. Prof. Aslam Abbas, Professor and Head of the Department of Community Health Nursing, extended a thoughtful welcome to the speaker and audience, setting the tone for a meaningful academic exchange.
During his address, Prof. Dr. Srinivasan G. presented a comprehensive session on the importance and principles of health education and the nurse’s role as a counsellor, educator, and promoter of behavioral modification. He elaborated on the psychological, cultural, and environmental dimensions of behavioral change, and clarified the core responsibilities of Community Health Nursing advocacy, assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of health initiatives at the community level. He further introduced various validated approaches to health education such as interpersonal counselling, peer-led discussion, mass media strategies, and participatory community engagement. Real-world challenges faced by nurses including cultural misconceptions, communication barriers, resource limitations, and resistance to change were also addressed. He emphasized that effective community engagement requires empathy, patience, rapport-building, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His insights strongly reinforced the critical role of nurses in nurturing sustained behavioral change and community empowerment.
Following the presentation, a feedback session revealed strong student appreciation and intellectual engagement. Students expressed that the lecture broadened their understanding of ethical responsibility, strengthened their confidence in health communication, and instilled motivation to participate actively in community outreach programs. The Principal of Rama College of Nursing, Prof. Dr. Jasmi Johnson, commended the Department of Community Health Nursing for hosting such an impactful and timely session. She encouraged students to develop as not only capable healthcare practitioners but also socially responsible citizens contributing to community welfare.
As a gesture of respect and acknowledgment, Prof. Dr. Jasmi Johnson felicitated the distinguished speaker with a momento and certificate of appreciation. Mrs. Shreedevi G.C. served gracefully as the Master of Ceremony, ensuring smooth proceedings throughout the event. The Vote of Thanks was delivered by Mr. Mohsin Kamal, Associate Professor, Department of Community Health Nursing, expressing gratitude to all contributors. The program concluded with the National Anthem, invoking a sense of unity and patriotism.
A total of 225 students attended the session, including 111 B.Sc. Nursing 7th Semester students, 97 GNM 3rd-year students, and 17 ANM 2nd-year students, along with all faculty members of Rama College of Nursing. The outcomes of the session were significantly positive: students demonstrated enhanced awareness of health education methodologies, improved clarity regarding nursing roles in prevention and rehabilitation, and expressed strong willingness to engage in real-world community health initiatives.
In conclusion, the expert lecture proved to be a valuable academic endeavour that enriched students’ perspectives, deepened professional insight, and strengthened their preparedness for public health service. It reinforced the pivotal role of nurses as educators and behavior-change advocates in shaping healthier communities. The program contributed significantly to Rama University’s vision of developing ethically grounded, socially responsible, and professionally competent healthcare professionals dedicated to public welfare.
