Wellness Flashcards
Is a dynamic process that is ever changing
Wellness
Variables influencing health behavior
•Lifestyle
•Perceived low cost of control
•Perceived is or difficulty in accomplishing a task
•Healthcare attitudes
•Self-concept
•Cognition
•Age and developmental level
•Gender
•Previous experience with the health care system
•Environment
•Economic resources
Consists of a person’s usual daily activities and routines that an acceptable practice in a person’s life
Lifestyle
Are developed within one’s family and one’s cultural environment
Lifestyle
Is the primary influence on a child’s development of health promoting (or health-defeating) behaviors
FAMILY
4 ROUTINES AND HABITS INFLUENCING HEALTH STATUS
•Consumption of large amount of caffeine
•Cigarette smoking
•Consistent intake of high-fat foods
•Sedentary routine
Refers to individuals sense of control over events and situations affecting their lives
Locus of control