Theoretical Approaches
Theories in Health Promotion
Definitions
Risk and Health
Facts and Figures
100
This theory is based on the assumption that self-care needs and activities are the primary focus of nursing practice.
What is Orem's self care deficit theory (text, page 41)
100
This model assumes that behavior change takes place over time, progressing through a sequence of changes
What is The Transtheoretical Model (TTM)? text, pg 56
100
Focusing on economic, political, and environmental factors that are the precursors of poor health throughout the world.
What is Upstream Thinking. (text, pg 38).
100
The leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
What is smoking (text, pg 59).
100
This figure is credited with formulating the first conceptual foundation for nursing practice.
Who is Florence Nightengale. (text, pg 38).
200
This model is based on the assumption that the major determinant of preventive health behavior is disease avoidance
What is the Health Belief Model (HBM)? (text, page 43).
200
The construct that is missing in the Stages of Change model: precontemplation, contemplation, action, maintenance
What is Preparation? (text, pg 57).
200
A concept from Orem's theory defined as, "the production of actions directed to self or to the environment in order to regulate one's functioning in the interest of one's life, integrated functioning and well-being."
What is "Self-care." (text, pg 41, box 3-2)
200
The prevalence of underage drinking declined signifcantly because of this.
What is states enacted the minimum age drinking laws. (text, pg 61).
200
Smoking accounts for one out of every how many deaths in the United States.
What is 5 (text, pg 59).
300
This theory's author believed that national-level policy making was the best way to favorably impact the health of most Americans as opposed to imparting information in an attempt to change individual patterns of behavior.
What is Milio's Framework for Prevention. (text, page 43).
300
This model explores the myriad of biosocial factors that influence individuals to pursue health promotion activities.
What is Pender's Health Promotion Model. (text, pg 54).
300
Leading health indicators are referred to as this
What are determinants of health. (text, pg 51)
300
An online tool to assist individuals develop a personalized eating plan.
What is MyPyramid.gov (text, pg 63)
300
The three states with obesity rates over 30%.
What are Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi. (text, pg 62).
400
The Critical Theoretical Perspective states that the problems and inequalities of health and healthcare are connected to these two facets of society.
What are social arrangements and cultural values. (text, p 45).
400
The concept in the HBM that is defined as "one's confidence in one's ability to take action to reduce health risks."
What is Self-efficacy. (text, pg 55).
400
A proactive process in which individuals participate in behaviors that enable them to react to actual or potential threats to their health.
What is Risk Reduction. (text, pg 59).
400
The government agency that makes key recommendations regarding a healthy diet.
What is The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). (text, pg 62).
400
The percentage (range) of smokers who are able to quit without pharmaceutical or other interventions.
What is 4-7%. (text, pg 60).
500
The underpinning of public health practice, this refers to the principle that all citizens bear equitably in the benefits and burdens of society.
What is Social Justice (text, pg.46).
500
The Theory of Reasoned Action is based on the assumption that behavior is determined by intentions and intentions are determined by these two constructs:
What are attitude regarding behavior and subjective norms associated with the behavior (text, pg 56).
500
The aspects of of one's health risk over which one has no or little control.
What are Non-modifiable risk factors. (text, pg 58)
500
This determinant of health is directly proportional to the percentage of adults participating in leisure time physical activity and inversely proportional to the likelihood one is to smoke.
What is level of education. (text, pg 59 & 64).
500
The biological process that regulates sleep cycles.
What is Circadian rhythm. (text, pg 65).