Health Behaviours and Health Promotion

Question 1

According to the health action model, which four factors contribute to taking a health action?

Answer 1

1 - Personality.

2 - Environment.

3 - Skills.

4 - Knowledge.

Question 2

According to the health action model, what follows establishment of a health action routine?

Answer 2

Confirmation to the routine or relapse.

Question 3

What does a generic model of health promotion involve?

Answer 3

• Persuading the individual.
• Changing the environment.
• Changing the law.

Question 4

List 3 environmental issues that make sustained changes to physical activity difficult.

Answer 4

1 - Sedentary lifestyles (work, school, transport).

2 - Lack of parks.

3 - Safety.

Question 5

List the types of prevention and define them.

Answer 5

1 - Primary prevention (aims to prevent the onset of disease).

2 - Secondary prevention (aims to minimise the consequences of disease).

3 - Tertiary prevention (aims to prevent death or prevent disability once a disease is established).

Question 6

Give an example of a disadvantage of generic campaigns that do not target particular groups.

Answer 6

In a diverse community, the campaign may have different effects on different sectors of society.