Foundation of Primary Care Flashcards
1
Q
what factors influence someone to change their behaviours?
A
Personal - beliefs, knowledge, attitudes and self efficacy
environmental/social - culture, income, location
behavioural - addiction, habit, pattern of behaviour
2
Q
how must information be given in order to influence someone to change their behaviour?
A
Information …
must be relevant to current goals
must be easily understood and easy to remember
must be readily available in the time of decision or action
3
Q
what does it take a patient to change their behaviour?
A
motivation and confidence
