chapters 2 and 4 health & wellness & community health Flashcards
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being, not merely the absence of disease
health
a state of being that people define in relation to their own values, personality, and lifestyle
health
your perceived susceptibility
addresses the relationship between a person’s beliefs and behaviors
Health Belief Model
directed at increasing a patient’s level of well being
1) individual characteristics and experiences
2) behavior specific cognitions and affect
3) behavioral outcomes
Health Promotion Model
attempts to meet the patient’s basic needs
Needs necessary for survival or health
Basic Human Needs Model
attempts to create conditions that promote optimal health
holistic health model
self actualization self esteem love and belonging safety and security physiological
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
influence how a person thinks and acts
variables
can negatively or positively influence health behavior or health practices
health beliefs
are influenced by internal and external variables and should be considered when planning care
health beliefs and practices
developmental stage: patient’s degree of health depends on knowledge
intellectual background
emotional factors
spiritual factors
internal variables
family practices
socioeconomic factors
cultural background
external variables
health promotion
wellness education
illness prevention
types of health promotion activities
fluoride in drinking water
Milk with Vitamin D
passive activity
weight loss program
active activity
primary, secondary, and tertiary
three levels of prevention
true prevention that lowers the chances that a disease will develop
example: seat belts, immunizations
primary prevention
focuses on those who have a disease or are at risk to develop a disease
examples: screening for scoliosis, PSA, mammograms
secondary prevention
occurs when a defect or disability is permanent or irreversible
example: chronic disease or illness
tertiary prevention