Psychology 2036A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Health Belief Model, Periodontitis, Social Cognitive Theory
4 Apr 2016
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Chapter 3 - health behaviour and primary prevention. Lo1 - what is health promotion: who: the process of enabling people to inc control over and improve their health. Socio-economic factors - demographics - younger, affluent, educated, high social support: 2. Age - good in childhood, deteriorate in adolescence and improve in retired adults: 3. Gender - girls more dieting and meal skipping: 4. Personal control - health locus of control - perceive to be in control (not regard it as due to chance factors: 6. Social influence - family, friends, workplace companions, media - good or bad - eg. peer pressure: 7. Personal goals - if prioritized and doesn"t interfere with other important goals: 8. Perceived symptoms - beliefs symptoms means you"re vulnerable: 9. Access to health care services - use of screening programs or getting advice: 10. Place - rural vs. urban area affects access to health care: 11.
