GPT HCS Flashcards
(47 cards)
How do social determinants affect vulnerability to ill health?
Factors like income, education, and environment shape risk and health outcomes.
What should be considered when sampling in qualitative research?
Purpose, representativeness, diversity, and potential bias.
What is the role of cardiac rehab in mental health?
It supports emotional recovery and reduces anxiety/depression in cardiac patients.
How does the Health Belief Model apply to heart disease?
It explains how perceived risks and benefits influence health actions.
How is personal responsibility viewed in lay beliefs about disease?
People often blame individual behaviour (e.g. smoking) rather than broader causes.
What implications do lay health beliefs have for care delivery?
They affect compliance, communication, and patient expectations.
What is the status of interviewee accounts in qualitative research?
They reflect personal truth, shaped by memory, context, and language.
What psychological models help explain smoking behaviour?
Models include addiction theory, behaviour change stages, and cognitive models.
How does alcohol feature in UK culture?
It’s a social norm, linked to celebration, stress relief, and identity.
What is the psychosocial impact of alcohol use?
It affects individuals, couples, families, and community wellbeing.
What is the Transtheoretical Model of behaviour change?
A model describing stages of change: precontemplation to maintenance.
What are common psychosocial interventions for addiction?
CBT, motivational interviewing, and family-based approaches.
How is the internet used as a health resource?
Patients use it for self-diagnosis and to guide treatment decisions.
What are the pros and cons of thematic analysis?
It’s flexible and accessible but may lack depth or rigor.
How does family context shape health beliefs and behaviours?
Families influence norms, decision-making, and coping strategies.
How does the public perceive healthcare quality and safety?
Media reports and scandals shape trust and expectations.
What is the impact of reassurance-giving in consultations?
It can reduce anxiety but may also reinforce dependency.
How do psychological factors influence gastrointestinal disorders?
Stress and mood affect gut function via the brain-gut axis.
What does it mean to ‘enact’ gender in health care?
Gender roles influence access, communication, and health experiences.
Why is language important in qualitative research?
It shapes meaning and reveals values, power, and identity.
What psychological theories explain risk-taking?
Maslow’s needs, drive theory, and the theory of planned behaviour.
How does ethnicity relate to health?
Ethnic minorities may face higher risk due to discrimination and access issues.
What health issues do migrants face?
Barriers include language, legal status, stress, and access to care.
What is the impact of receiving a chronic diagnosis like Addison’s disease?
It affects identity, emotions, and family dynamics.
