Unit 3 - LAC3 - Methods to Improve Adherence Flashcards
What is health education/promotion relevant to?
Target group and improved access to information
What are the three factors in the Hovland-Yale theory of persuasion?
- Communicator
- Communication
- Recipient
What role does the communicator play in persuasion?
Needs to be a legitimate authority figure
How should the communication message be structured for maximum effect?
It needs to be repeated and show a balanced argument with pros and cons
What is the focus of the recipient factor in persuasion?
Characteristics such as intelligence, self-esteem, and demographics
True or False: Strong fear appeals are always effective in persuasion.
False
What are the two levels of fear appeal?
- A lot of graphic detail
- Minimal detail with diagrams
What does the elaboration-likelihood model of persuasion explain?
How people process information differently, either at central or peripheral levels
Define central elaboration in the context of persuasion.
Focuses on the details of the message
Define peripheral elaboration in the context of persuasion.
Focuses on the surrounding aspects of the message, like source credibility
What correlation is typically found in health education/promotion evaluations?
Between information provided and health behavior changes
What is a limitation of correlation in health promotion studies?
Cannot establish cause and effect
What is the impact of stress on adherence to medical advice?
It can limit the ability to cope and adhere
What is the HPA axis’s role in stress response?
Releases cortisol in response to chronic stress
What is the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) related to?
The exhaustion stage where bodily resources are depleted
What is one lifestyle change that can facilitate improved adherence?
Replacing unhealthy behaviors with healthy behaviors
What is the transtheoretical model used for?
Understanding stages of behavior change for appropriate interventions
What is self-esteem defined as?
Confidence in one’s own worth or abilities
What did Littlefield et al. (1992) find regarding self-esteem and adherence?
Lower adherence was associated with lower self-esteem and self-efficacy
True or False: High self-esteem is related to better post-operative survival.
True
What is emotional resilience?
Ability to respond to stressful or unexpected situations
How can emotional resilience be strengthened?
- Mindfulness
- CBT
- Skills training
- Social support
What is the principle behind providing incentives for adherence?
Operant conditioning, rewarding behavior to encourage repetition
What was the Funhaler designed for?
To increase adherence in children taking asthma medication