HAN 456 Quiz 1 Flashcards
what is theory?
any answer to the question “why?”
theory (Glanza, Rimmer, Viswanath)
a set of interrelated concepts, constructs and propositions that presents a systematic view of events or situations by specifying relations among variables, with the purpose of explaining/predicting events or situations
- concepts
- constructs
- variables
**no variables = theory will not be acceptable
theory (diclemente, crosby & kegler)
used to represent an interrelated set of proportions that serve to explain health behavior/provide systematic method of guiding health promotion practice
theory (fowler)
a means to an end, not the end itself
concepts
ideas - that have been developed or adapted for use in a theory
constructs
building blocks - that form the major components of a theory
variables
operational tools - refer to the measurable factors, or attributes of an individual or system
what is health?
the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
inductive reasoning
observation -> conclusion
deductive reasoning
conclusion -> observation
target population
intended recipient of services
- individuals
- families
- social networks
- organizations
- communities
target behavior
health promoting behavior: we want target population to continue doing
OR
health compromising behavior: we want target population to stop engaging in
health behavior theory
makes assumptions about a health behavior, health problem, target population, or environment that are
- logical
- similar in previous successful examples
- supported by past research in the same area or related ideas
- adapted from social and behavioral science
- draws upon psychology, sociology, anthropology, consumer behavior marketing
- application to health issues requires familiarity with epidemiology and biological sciences
health promotion - the goal
- maintain and improve health
- reduce disease risk
- managed chronic illness
health promotion - the outcome
improved well-being and self sufficiency of individuals, families, organizations, and communities
explanatory theory
- describes the reasons why a problem exists
- considers factors that contribute to a problem which can be changes
- self efficacy
- lack of knowledge
- social support
- resources
change theory
the HOW
theory of action
theory of action
- guides the development of health interventions
- spells out concepts that can be translated into program messages and strategies
- guides what you do about the problem assumptions about how a program should work
health related behavior
beliefs, expectations, motives, values, perceptions, and other cognitive elements; personality characteristics, including affective emotional states and traits
overt behavioral patterns, actions and habits that relate to health maintenance, to health restoration, and health improvement
preventative health behaviors
any activity undertaken by individuals who believe themselves to be healthy for the purpose of preventing or detecting illness in an asymptomatic state
can include self protective behaviors which are actions intended to confer protection from harm
illness behavior
occurs when people notice the symptoms of illness in themselves
any activity undertaken by an individual who perceives himself to be ill, to define the state of health, and to discover a suitable remedy
sick-role behavior
occurs when people have consulted a healthcare professional, received a diagnosis, and begun a course of treatment
- involves dependent behavior
- leads to some degree of exemption from usual responsibilities
- management of chronic illness
primary prevention
actions to prevent contracting an illness or disease
secondary prevention
action to detect and treat illness or disease early
