Determinants of Health Flashcards
Learning experiences to facilitate voluntary adaptation of behavior conducive to health
Health Education
T or F: Learning experiences are planned
True
What are the three main purpose or functions of learning experiences in health education?
Predispose (convince)
Enable (provide)
Reinforce (continue)
Refers to the activity undertaken by an individual regardless of actual perceived status with the purpose of _________, _________, and _________ health
Health Behavior
Promote, protect, maintain
What is the range of normal BMI?
18.5 to 25
Two types of Health Behavior
Positive and Negative
Enabling the people to increase control over, and to improve their health
Health Promotion
What are the three strategies under Health Promotion?
Advocate (push for policies)
Mediate (connect to different sectors)
Enable (empower people)
Health Education targets _________
Behavior
Health Promotion targets ________
Environment
Organized effort to promote specific behaviors and habits that can improve health
Public Health Interventions
Systematic implementation of strategies to control disease; combination of public health interventions
Public Health Program
T or F: Public Health Program targets ALL factors of disease
True
Services in relation with interventions requiring medicines for a large group or population
Public Health Pharmacy
Responsible provision of drug therapy with the purpose of achieving definite outcomes that improve a patient’s quality of life
Pharmaceutical Care