STUDY GUIDE WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉Definition of Health. Answer: state of complete *physical, mental,
and social well-being*, not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity
- A state of being that people define in relation to their own values,
personality and lifestyle.
◉Health Belief Model:. Answer:
◉Positive Health Care Behavior:. Answer: Activities related to
maintaining, attaining, or regaining good health and preventing
illness.
- Immunizations
- Proper Sleep Patterns
- Adequate Exercise
- Stress Management
- Nutrition
◉Negative Health Care Behavior:. Answer: Practices actually or
potentially harmful to health
, - Smoking
- Drug & Alcohol Abuse
- Poor Diet
- Refusal to take necessary medication
◉Health Beliefs are:. Answer: a person's ideas, convictions, and
attitudes about health and illness.
- They may be based on factual information or misinformation,
common sense or myths, or reality or false expectations.
◉3 Components of the Health Belief Model. Answer: 1. An
individual's perception of the *susceptibility* of the illness
2. An individual's perception of the *seriousness* of the illness
3. The likelihood that a person will take preventative action
◉The health promotion model focuses on 3 areas:. Answer: 1. The
individual characteristics and experiences
2. Behavior-specific knowledge and affect
3. Behavioral outcomes
◉Health Promotion Model:. Answer: