Final Exam Flashcards
Social Ecological Model
Intrapersonal –> Interpersonal –> Community level (institution & community factors)
Health Belief Model
Perceived susceptibility –> Perceived severity –> Perceived benefits –> Perceived barriers
Social Cognitive Theory
Personal Behavior Environmental all interact together
Reciprocal determinism
Behavior results from the interaction and influence of the three factors of the Social Cognitive Theory
Theory of Reasoned Action
Assumes that people are rational and behavior is under our voluntary control; Intention to act is the strongest determinant of behavior
Theory of Planned Behavior
A person’s intention is greater if they perceive they have greater control; Focus on beliefs that affect intention through altering attitudes
Transtheoretical Model
Precontemplation –> Contemplation –> Preparation/Determination –> Action –> Maintenance –> Termination
High self-efficacy
Individual has strong belief that they can complete a task
Low self-efficacy
Individual has not strong belief that they can complete a task
DNA Linkage
Study how DNA markers and disease move together through families
DNA Association
Study how DNA markers and disease move together through a population study of unrelated individuals with disease vs/ matched controls
Adoption studies
Compare risk in adoptees and biologic vs. adoptive parents
Genotype Scoring (for addiction)
Can predict ability to quit a substance
DNA Methylation
The repression of certain parts of the genetic sequence
Epigenetics
Our experiences/environment can change our DNA by switching on and off genes that influence health behaviors
High Patient; High Physician
Mutuality
High Patient; Low Physician
Consumerism
Low Patient; High Physician
Paternalism
Low Patient; Low Physician
Default
Male calories required to maintain weight
~2400
Female calories required to maintain weight
~1800
Calorie deficit to loose weight
500 cal. daily
METS
Physical activity spectrum (kcal/g)
Moderate intensity activity
3-6 METS
Vigorous intensity activity
6+ METS
Agonist Substance
Substance that initiates a physiological response when combined with a receptor
Antagonist Substance
Substance that interferes with or inhibits physiological action of another
Delay discounting
Preference for a smaller reward now rather than a large one later
CAGE screening
Did you ever feel you had to cut down?
Did you ever feel annoyed?
Did you ever feel guilty about behavior?
Did you ever need a drink as an eye-opener?
eHealth
Intersection of medical informatics, public health, and business
Consumer Health Informatics
Any electronic tool, technology, or application that is designed to interact with consumers without the presence of a healthcare professional and provides health information
Consumer Clinician
Empowers consumer to make more individually informed health decisions
Self-monitering
Ask the individual to “track” the behavior they wish to change
SMART goals
Specific Measurable Actionable Relavent Time-sensitive
Stimulus Control
Identify stimuli that the person associates with the behavior and make a plan to manage them
Cognitive Restructuring
Identify negative self-talk, thought stopping, and though replacing
Motivational Interviewing
Focus on exploring and resolving ambivalence though collaboration and evocation
Weight Classification: Underweight
<18.5
Weight Classification: Normal range
18.5 - 24.9
Weight Classification: Pre-obese (overweight)
25 - 29.9