health promotion the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their
health
what does health promotion encompass? health, wellness, disease, and illness
scope behaviors that promote optimal health across lifespan
primary prevention
, primary prevention ex immunizations
secondary screenings
secondary screening ex mammogram
tertiary treatment
tertiary treatment ex rehab
optimization of health maintains high wellness, prevent illness, early detection
enculturation designing, implementing, and evaluating health promotion activities must
incorporate beliefs targeted to culture
vulnerable populations more likley to develop health issues
vulnerable populations ex peds, elders, low income, low economic status
primary care focuses on improving health outcomes
health promotion programs designed to reduce the incidence of disease
prevention care reduces risk factors
secondary and tertiary care ex hospitals, intensive care, mental health facility
restorative care ex hospitals, intensive care, mental health facility
continued care ex nursing home, hospice
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs used to understand interrelationships of needs
holistic health strategies Considers emotional, spiritual, social, cultural and physical aspects of wellness
risk factors Actions or behaviors that represent a potential health threat
precontemplation think about it
contemplation think about it deeper
preparation prepare to change
action make the change
maintance keep it up
termination/ change fall off wagon and start again