Biophychosocial Model Flashcards
What is a negative perception of health
Where health is seen as the absence of illness
What is a functional perception of health
Where health is seen as the ability to do things
What is a positive perception of health
That health is a state of health and fitness and something you can work towards
What group of people usually have a negative perception of health
Those in a lower socioeconomic class
Which group of people usually have a functional perception of health
The elderly
What group of people have a photo I’ve perception of health
Higher socioeconomic groups
What are lays beliefs
How people understand and make sense of their health using no specialised knowledge
What do lays beliefs develop from
Personal experiences, to, posters, friends
What influence does lays beliefs have on people’s health
People may undertake some activities more than others which they believe will benefit their health
What is the lay referral system
When people speak to others (friends) before they speak to a doctor
What is the biopsychosocial model
How health and illness is affected and has effect in each of the following factors: biological, psychological and social
Give examples of biological affects of chemotherapy
Vomiting, nausea, tiredness
Give physiological effects of chemotherapy
Depression, irritability, mood swings, negative thinking
What are social affects of chemotherapy
Lower income due to loss of job, loss of role in the family, loss of relationships
