Models of health behaviours and health promotion Flashcards
1
Q
What is HEALTH BELIEF model?
A
a decision to undertake a health action will not be made unless individual is psychologically ready for it
2
Q
What is the readiness of individual based on ?
A
- perceived susceptibility
- perceived severity
- perceived benefits
- perceived barriers
- take action on health
3
Q
What is HEALTH ACTION model?
A
factors that inhibit a health decision :
- like normative pressure ( advice from dentist),
- environmental circumstances ( nearby dentist or not)
- personal factors like belief/attitude
- knowledge and skills to analyse info.
4
Q
What are 3 major systems that influence a patients decision ?
A
Health belief model
Normative system- advice from dentist
Motivation system
