KP231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Sexual Orientation

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KP231 – L3

Dimensions: page 5

Physical: eating well, exercising

Emotional: optimism, trust

Intellectual: motivation to master new skills

Interpersonal: communication skills

Spiritual

Environmental

Note: interact continuously influencing and being influenced by one another

Concepts are going to overlap and so will dimensions

Theoretical/ conceptual vs. Operational

Theoretical: continuum, dimensions = theory

Operationalize a concept: physiological aspect, happy? (quality of life – psychological

well being)

Could look at biological measure and measure a BMI

Subjective

Biological measure of health:

Physicians or nurse’s assessment

Diagnosis of illness

Death certificates

Physiological measures

Symptoms and health complaints

Take home message:

May contributions factors to health

Some are under our control

Others are not under our control

Factors do not exist in isolation

Conceptual

Health is: dynamic process (never ending), multidimensional, dimensions interact,

health is constant (striving to contain, maintain, make better)

Health issues for diverse populations

Sex and gender

Ethnicity

Income and education

Disability

Geographic location

Sexual orientation

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Note: interact continuously influencing and being influenced by one another. Concepts are going to overlap and so will dimensions. Operationalize a concept: physiological aspect, happy? (quality of life psychological well being) Could look at biological measure and measure a bmi. Health is: dynamic process (never ending), multidimensional, dimensions interact, health is constant (striving to contain, maintain, make better) Note: canada is diverse, many different backgrounds, mixed families = differences in the way we live. Judging is not acceptable for someone"s health due to ethnicity. 3 types: primary: actions designed to stop health problems before they start. Outbreaks are now being shown through children who are not receiving their vaccinations. Should be putting more money here, health promotions: secondary: interventions early in development of a health problem, enabling people to change their behaviour to ones that are healthier (reduce risk for people at risk)

KP231 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Sexual Orientation

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