Health Behaviours Flashcards
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Definition of Health Behaviour?
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Behaviour performed by an individual, regardless of their perceived health status, with the purpose of protecting, promoting, or maintaining their health.
2
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Health Belief Model Strengths?
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- Common-sense and easy to follow and apply
- Focused research attention on modifiable predictors of behaviour
- Makes testable predictions
3
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Health Belief Model Limitations?
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- Assumed all people are logical or rational in terms of health.
- Neglects social factors
4
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Strengths of TTM?
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- Allows tailoring of interventions
- Allows a person to fail and move between stages.
5
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Weaknesses of TTM?
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- Assumes all people are rational thinkers
- Neglects social factors
6
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Strengths of BCW (COM-B) model?
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- Comprehensive
- Considers full range of options
- Analyses behaviour in context
- Takes into account environmental and individual changes that may be needed
7
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Weaknesses of BCW (COM-B)?
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Newer model
