new lesson Flashcards
variable consist of genetic make up, sex, age and developmental level influencing a person’s health
Biologic dimension
emotional factors influencing health includes mind body interactions and self concept
Psychologic dimension
this is how a person feels about self and perceives the physical self, needs, roles and abilities
Self concept
intellectual factors influencing health include LIFESTYLE CHOICES & sSPIRITUAL & RELIGIOUS beliefes
Cognitive dimension
refers to person’s general way of living, living conditions and patterns of behaviour
Lifestyles
example of cognitive dimension
spiritual and religious beliefs
what are the 3 internal variables influence health
Biologic
Psychologic
Cognitive
this determines climate and climate affects health
Geographical location
pesticides and chemicals are under what variable
Environmental
occupation, income and education are under what variable
standards of living
it is related to health, morbidity and mortality
standards of living
hygiene, food habits and seeking health care advice and follow health regimens among high incom or low income are under what principle
standards of living
a family passing patterns of daily living and lifestyles to offspring is under what variable
family and cultural beliefs
family, friends or a confidant is under what variable
social support network
support people also help the person confirm that illness exist (T OR F)
TRUE
having a support network cant help people avoid illness
False. They can
external variables influencing health
Environmental
Standards of Living
Social support network
a personal state in which a persons physical, emotional, intellectual, social functionting is diminished
illness
ill ness is highly objective
False. Subjective
can be described as alteration in body function reducing capacities or shortening life span
disease
characterized by severe symptoms of relatively short duration
acute illness
this illness is where symptoms appears abruptly but subside quickly
acute illness
acute illness may or may not require interventions by professionals (T/F)
True
an illness that last for an extended period. 6months
Chronic illness
periods of chronic illness
Remission
Exacerbation