HWI(3) Flashcards
(13 cards)
is a concept from social learning theory
that nurses can use to determine whether clients are likely to take action regarding health, that is, whether clients believe that their health status is under their own or
others’ control
Locus of control
Individuals who believe that they have a
major influence on their own health status—that health is largely self-determined
Internals
Individuals who believe their health is largely controlled by outside forces
Externals
What are the three factors in Rosenstock and Becker’s model
- Motivation to see health as important
- Belief in personal risk of a serious health issue
- Belief that the recommended action will help
is the extent to which an individual’s behavior (e.g., taking medications, following diets, or making lifestyle changes) coincides with medical or health advice.
Adherence
What is the other term for adherance
Conformance
is a highly personal state in which the individual’s physical, emotional, intellectual, social, developmental, or spiritual functioning is thought to be diminished
Illness
can be described as an alteration in body
functions resulting in a reduction of capacities or a shortening of the normal lifespan
Disease
The causation of a disease or condition is called ?
Etiology
is typically characterized by symptoms of relatively short duration
Acute illness
is one that lasts for an extended
period, usually 6 months or longer, and often for the individual’s life.
Chronic illness
Chronic illnesses usually have a slow onset
and often have periods of ________ , when the symptoms disappear, and ________ , when the symptoms reappear
- Remission
- Exacerbation
a coping mechanism, involves the ways individuals describe, monitor, and interpret their symptoms; take remedial actions; and use the healthcare system
Illness Behavior
