Children Health and Health Promotion Flashcards
what is health affected by
- genentics
- access
- environement
- lifestyle
what are the theories in health promotion
educational
socio-economic
psycholigical
what is the educational theory
provides knowledge and necessary skills
what is the socio-economic theory
making the health choice easier
what is the psychological theory
changing individual attitude
what is empowerment
generation of power in those individuals and groups which previously considered themselves to be unable to control situations nor act on the basis of their choice
what are examples of health promotion in primary care
- planned
- opportunisitic
what are examples of goverminelt health promotion
- legalisation
- economic
- education
what is primary prevention
measures taken to prevent onset of illness or injury, screening
what is secondary prevention
detection of disease at an early stage
what is tertiary prevention
measures taken to limit the distress or disability caused by a disease
what is the establishment of a healthy lifestyle early
-growth and development fuelled by food
what is the role of parents
-habits and lifestyles established in adolescences
how long do teens need to sleep
8-10 hours each night
how much exercise do teens need
at least 60 mins of moderate to vigorous exercise daily
what can excess screen time lead to
detrimental effect on sleep quality
physical and cognitive ability
poorer mental health
what is health promotion
an overarching principle that enhances health and includes disease prevention, health education and health protection
what is health education
an activity involving communication with individuals, changing knowledge, beliefs and attitudes and improving health
what is health protection
collective activities directed at factors that are beyond the individuals control
-regulation, policies or voluntary codes of practice
what is health promotion
an overarching principle that enhances health and includes disease prevention, health education and health protection
what is health education
an activity involving communication with individuals, changing knowledge, beliefs and attitudes and improving health
what is health protection
collective activities directed at factors that are beyond the individuals control
what are the parts of the cycle of chaneg
- precontemplation
- contemplation
- action
- maintenance/regression
