Karteikarten: Understanding Health: Models, Behaviors, and Inequalities — 24 Karten

Health — WHO definition?

Complete physical, mental, social well-being.

Biomedical Model — focus?

Absence of disease caused by biological factors.

Biopsychosocial Model — components?

Biological, psychological, social factors.

Health Psychology — focus?

Understanding and promoting overall well-being.

Health Belief Model — key elements?

Perceptions of susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, cues, self-efficacy.

Theory of Planned Behavior — predicts?

Health behaviors based on intentions influenced by attitudes, norms, control.

Transtheoretical Model — stages?

Precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance.

Health Risk Behavior — example?

Smoking, excessive alcohol, sedentary lifestyle.

Health-Promoting Behavior — example?

Regular exercise, balanced diet, sleep hygiene.

Health Inequalities — definition?

Unfair differences in health status across groups.

Social Determinants — include?

Income, education, neighborhood, social support.

Coping Strategies — types?

Problem-focused and emotion-focused.

Self-Management — purpose?

Manage symptoms, treatment, and health behaviors.

Humoral Theory — key idea?

Health depends on fluid balance; imbalance causes illness.

Cartesian Dualism — concept?

Mind and body are separate entities.

Mechanistic View — perspective?

Body functions like a machine; disease from malfunction.

Historical evolution — models?

Humoral, moral, dualistic, biomedical, biopsychosocial.

Health — positive vs negative?

Positive: overall well-being; Negative: absence of illness.

Lay Theories — role?

Shape personal beliefs and health behaviors.

Health Behavior Theories — purpose?

Explain and influence health-related actions.

Health Risk Behaviors — impact?

Increase morbidity, mortality, and health disparities.

Health-Promoting Behaviors — benefit?

Prevent disease, improve quality of life.

Health Inequalities — root?

Social, economic, environmental disadvantages.

Social Determinants — effect?

Major influence on health outcomes and disparities.