Heath Behavior Model

Question 0

Theory of Reasoned Action

Answer 0

• most important determinants is a person’s behavioral intention, which is determined by
  
  • attitude
  • normative beliefs
    - whether influential others approve or disapprove of performing the behavior

Question 1

Health Belief Model

Answer 1

Assumes that people Fear of diseases, eg TB. Actions determined by degrees of fear vs barriers to action

• perceived susceptibility
• perceived severity
• perceived benefit
• perceived barriers
• cue to action (triggers one’s readiness)
• self-efficacy (confidence)

Question 2

Theory of Planned Behavior

Answer 2

• extension of Reasoned Action Model

- added perceived behavioral control

Question 3

Social learning (cognitive) Theory

Answer 3

• Behavior is explained in a dynamic interaction of
  
  • personal
  • environmental
  • behavior influences
    “reciprocal determinism “
• also learning from observing others

Question 4

Trams-theoretical Model
“Readiness for Change”
Temporal dimension, stages of change

Answer 4

1. Pre-contemplation
2. Contemplation
3. Preparation
4. Action
5. Maintenance

Question 5

Fogg Behavior Model

Answer 5

- Motivation 
  Most difficult to influence 
- Ability 
- Trigger
   Easiest to do
   Focus on trigger first!

Question 6

Rothman’s Typology

Answer 6

Social action
Social planning
Locality development

Question 7

For smoking cessation,

Actions at pre- contemplation stage

Answer 7

Discussing the risk of an unhealthy behavior

Question 8

For smoking cessation,

Actions at contemplation stage

Answer 8

Offer personalized assessment of the pt’s risk

Question 9

For smoking cessation,

Actions at preparation stage

Answer 9

Pt is ready to develop an action plan. The action plan should included a quit date.

Question 10

For smoking cessation,

Actions at action and maintenance stages

Answer 10

• Encouragement for sustaining the behavior

- Relapse prevention plan