Introduction to Health Promotion Flashcards
What is the definition of health according to WHO (1964)?
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not just the absence of disease or infirmity
What is Huber et al.’s new proposal of a definition of health?
the ability to adapt and to self-manage, when dealing with social, physical, and emotional challenges
What are the 6 pillars for positive health?
Daily functioning
Bodily functions
Mental well-being
Meaningfulness
Quality of life
Social & societal participation
Why is it important to discuss what we mean by ‘health’?
It helps us determine…
- What are the health issues or problems we aim to solve
- What are the determinants of health (bepalende factoren)
- What are the interventions we use to promote health
What is the definition of health promotion according to the WHO?
the process of helping people gain more control over their health and to improve it
Wat is het idee van het health belief model? En welke variabelen zijn belangrijk bij dit model?
The idea of the Health Belief Model (HBM) is that individuals’ beliefs and perceptions about health and illness influence their health-related behavior.
Perceived Susceptibility: How vulnerable they believe themselves to be to a certain disease or health problem.
Perceived Severity: How serious they assess the consequences of the illness.
Perceived Benefits: The advantages they see in taking action to improve health or prevent illness.
Perceived Barriers: The obstacles or disadvantages they experience when taking those actions.
Wat houdt de theory of planned behavior in?
Attitude, subjective norm en perceived behavioral control –> intention –> behavior
Wat houdt de social cognitive theory in?
Behavior is determined by personal factors and environmental factors, as well as the interaction between these factors
Wat houdt het transtheoretical model in?
This model describes the different stages that people go through in behavior change, from ‘no awareness of the need’ to ‘new habit learned’
What symbolize the rider and the horse in the metaphor ‘the horse and the rider’
The rider: symbolizes the rational part of an individual, guiding decisions
The horse: represents emotional impulses that can lead to unhealthy behaviors
What does the metaphor of the horse and the rider illustrate?
It illustrates how successful behavior change involves a combination of:
- setting clear goals (reflective processes: giving direction to the rider; e.g. improve with fear appeals)
- improving self-control strategies (strengthening the rider’s control over the horse; e.g. improve with self-control training)
- modifying the environment to reduce temptations (impulsive processes: taming the horse; e.g. improve with implementation intentions or mindfulness)
