Variables Influencing Health Status, Beliefs, and Practices

Question 1

STATE OF HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL AT A GIVEN
TIME.

MAY INCLUDE
ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, OR ACUTE ILLNESS AND
THUS DESCRIBE THE INDIVIDUAL’S PROBLEM IN
GENERAL.

CAN ALSO DESCRIBE
SUCH SPECIFICS AS PULSE RATE AND BODY
TEMPERATURE.

Answer 1

Health Status

Question 2

Concepts individuals believe about health, which may or may not be based on fact, and are often influenced by cultural views.

Answer 2

Health beliefs

Question 3

Actions people take to manage and improve their health, including:

• Eating Wisely: Making nutritious food choices.
• Exercising: Engaging in regular physical activity.
• Monitoring Health: Paying attention to signs of illness and following treatment advice.
• Avoiding Hazards: Steering clear of harmful habits like smoking.
• Rest and Relaxation: Taking time to rest and manage stress.
• Time Management: Organizing one’s schedule to balance health and daily activities.

Question 4

health status, beliefs, and behaviors has 2 types

Answer 4

internal and external variables

Question 5

types of dimensions in internal variables

Answer 5

biological dimension
psychological dimension
cognitive dimension