Question

2. The community health nurse is planning a health promotion workshop for a high school PTSO (Parent-Teacher-Student Organization). The choice of topics was suggested by the high school's registered nurse who has observed a gradual increase in student obesity. The two nurses have collaborated to develop this workshop to provide parents, students, and teachers with information about the importance of health promotion. a. Describe the importance of a focus on health promotion b. According to the health promotion model developed by Becker (1993), what four variables influence the selection and use of health promotion behaviors? c. Describe four components of health promotion

Answer 1

2. A) Health Promotion - Performances of activities and practices to prevent disease and enhance health; Cornerstone is SELF CARE.

Major Focus of Health Promotion is development of personal skills for healthy living

Importance :-

Role models for healthy lifestyle

Prevention of disease

Reduces risks when we educate patients

Facilitate behaviors conducive to healthy lifestyles

B)

The Health Belief Model Modifying Variables Perceived Benefits vs. Perceived Barriers Perceived Seriousness Perceived Threat Likelihood of Engaging in Health-Promoting Behavior Perceived Susceptibility Self-Efficacy Cues to Action

C)

INDIVIDUAL PERCEPTIONS MODIFYING FACTORS LIKELIHOOD OF ACTI Demographic variables (age, sex, race, ethnicity, etc.) Perceived benefits of preventive action minus Sociopsychological variables Perceived barriers to preventive action Perceived Susceptability to Disease"X" Perceived Threat of Disease"X" Likelihood of Taking Recommended Preventive Health Actie Perceived Seriousness (Severity) of Disease "X" Cues to Action Mass media campaigns Advice from others Reminder postcard from physician/dentist Illness of family member or friend Newspaper or magazine article Adapted from Janz & Becker (1984) Health Education Quarterly, 11, 1-47