week 19 - health promotion Flashcards
Intimate Partner Violence Incidence and prevalence
1) Annual 6-8%
2) Among pregnant and adolescent women greater
3) ALL women are at risk (regardless of anything)
Intimate Partner Violence - what is the Impact
1) Significant cause of morbidity and mortality
2) Increased risk for
a) substance abuse
b) mental disorders
c) chronic physical disorders
d) sexual health complaints
Intimate Partner Violence - and Stages of change model
consistency exists between change model and women surviving abusive situations
Abusive behaviour lies outside of victim’s control, choice and decisions
What are the six stages of change?
1) Precontemplation
2) Contemplation
3) Preparation
4) Action
5) Maintenance
6) Relapse
Describe Precontemplation
No intention to change within the next 6 months
Describe Contemplation
Intends to change in next 6 months
Describe Preparation
Intends to take action within the next 30 days
Describe action
Has changed behaviour for less than 6 months
Describe Maintenance
Has changed behaviour for more than 6 months
What is the role of the physician in the pre contemplation stage?
Encourage the patient to consider change - are you interested in trying to quit?
What is the role of the physician in the Contemplation stage?
Ask the patients to consider benefits/barrier: Are you thinking about quitting soon?
What is the role of the physician in the Preparation Stage?
Encourage the patient to develop a plan: are you ready to plan how you want to quit?
What is the role of the physician in the Action stage?
Encourage the patient to put a plan in action: Are you in the process of quitting?
What is the role of the physician in the Maintenance stage?
Encourage new behaviour to be the new normal - are you trying to stay smoke free?
What can you do to make behaviour change easier in the office?
1) preventative care flow sheets
2) Patient reminders
3) Patient portals
4) chart reminders
5) health behaviour prescriptions