Week one, chapter 1 Flashcards
(13 cards)
What is the definition of HP
The study of psychological factors in health, illness and healthcare. focusing on promoting wellbeing and preventing and treating illness
What are the main historic factors for improvement in public health
- improved nutrition
- clean water and sewage disposal
- ongoing public and social developments
- medical advantages
Why was Christchurch notorious as “fever city” in 1970?
From typhoid and dysentery that was spread through human waste resulting in high death rates
Explain the factors that have contributed to the rise of health psychology
1) changing patterns of illness
2) advances in technology
3) expanded health care services + escalating health care costs
4) increased medical acceptance of health psychologists
What was the changing pattern of illness in the 20th century
acute disorders to chronic illness (infectious to non communicable diseases)
What do psychological and social factors play an important role in?
The development of chronic illnesses
What are some important personal health factors
- diet decisions
- physical activity
- not smoking and low alcohol use
- protected sex
What is the biomedical model of health and illness
views health as the absence of disease and focuses just the body and biological factors
What is the biopsychosocial model of health and illness
The biopsychosocial model explains health and illness as influenced by biological, psychological, and social factors, rather than just medical causes.
What are the three maori health models
- Te Whare tapa wha (house)
- Te Wheke (octopus)
- Te Pae Mahutong (southern cross)
what is the pacifica health model
The fonofale model: a holistic view that symbolises the wholeness of a pacific person
What is a health behaviour?
A activity undertaken for the purpose of preventing or improving health and wellness
How are Māori health models and Pasifika health models different from the biomedical model and the biopsychosocial model?
Māori and Pasifika health models differ from the biomedical and biopsychosocial models by taking a more holistic and community-centered approach to health. they take a strong emphasis on spirituality, culture and community relationships
