Health Behaviour Models Flashcards
What is the Health Belief Model focused on?
An individual’s perception of health risks, benefits of action, barriers, and self-efficacy.
The Stages of Change Model outlines distinct ____ an individual goes through during behaviour change.
Stages.
A person weighs the pros and cons of quitting smoking but has not taken action yet. Which stage of the Stages of Change Model is this?
Contemplation.
What does Social Cognitive Theory emphasise?
Interactions between personal, behavioural, and environmental factors.
PRIME Intervention stands for Policies, ____, Information, Marketing, and Education.
Regulatory Actions.
A government enacts laws to increase taxes on sugary drinks to discourage consumption. Which PRIME Intervention component is being applied?
Regulatory actions.
How can perceived threats influence behaviour change in the Health Belief Model?
Highlighting potential consequences of unhealthy behaviours increases the perceived threat, motivating change.
During the pre-contemplation stage, individuals may not be ____ of the need for change.
Aware.
A health program models healthy eating habits by showing success stories of people who improved their diet. What technique is this?
Observational learning from Social Cognitive Theory.
What role do supportive policies play in behaviour change according to PRIME?
They promote and facilitate desired behaviours by establishing regulations.
A patient planning to exercise more receives resources and a schedule from their doctor. Which stage of the Stages of Change Model is this?
Preparation.
How can regulatory actions discourage unhealthy behaviours in PRIME interventions?
By enforcing policies like bans or restrictions to reduce access to unhealthy options.
A campaign educates people about the benefits of a smoke-free lifestyle. What component of PRIME Intervention is this?
Disseminating accurate information.
Strengthening ____ skills helps individuals manage impulses and maintain behaviour changes.
Self-regulation.
A workplace alters its environment to encourage employees to use stairs instead of elevators. Which stage of maintenance does this represent?
Altering the environment.
What strategies help foster self-efficacy in behaviour change?
Offering tools, resources, and support to boost confidence.
During relapse, individuals should be equipped with ____ strategies to overcome setbacks.
Coping.
How can incentives promote long-term behaviour change?
By providing rewards that reinforce the desired behaviour and encourage continuation.
A local community is involved in planning a fitness program to normalize healthy habits. Which strategy is this?
Community engagement.
What is cognitive reframing in behaviour change?
Changing thoughts and beliefs around a behaviour to make it more attractive and attainable.
A health app tracks progress and provides feedback on exercise goals. Which long-term strategy does this represent?
Monitoring and feedback.
Employing ____ techniques can persuade individuals to shift their behaviours.
Strategic marketing.
Health belief model:
Focus: Individual perceptions of health risks, benefits of action, barriers, and self-efficacy.
Stages of Change Model:
Focus: Distinct stages during behavior change:
- Pre-contemplation: Lack of awareness of the need for change.
- Contemplation: Weighing pros and cons.
- Preparation: Planning for the change.
- Action: Actively making the change.
- Maintenance: Sustaining the change.
- Relapse: Addressing setbacks during maintenance.
