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What is the World Health Organization's (WHO) 1948 definition of health?
What is the World Health Organization's (WHO) 1948 definition of health?
Which dimension was identified as missing from the WHO's 1948 definition of health?
Which dimension was identified as missing from the WHO's 1948 definition of health?
The Ottawa Charter redefined health as a resource for what?
The Ottawa Charter redefined health as a resource for what?
Which term refers to actions that are measurable in frequency, intensity, and duration?
Which term refers to actions that are measurable in frequency, intensity, and duration?
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What are the five levels of factors influencing behavior?
What are the five levels of factors influencing behavior?
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Which of the following is NOT a category of health behavior according to Kasl and Cobb?
Which of the following is NOT a category of health behavior according to Kasl and Cobb?
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What does 'duration' refer to in measuring behavior?
What does 'duration' refer to in measuring behavior?
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Which of the following is an example of a policy factor influencing behavior?
Which of the following is an example of a policy factor influencing behavior?
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Which of the following behaviors specifically aims to prevent illness or detect it early?
Which of the following behaviors specifically aims to prevent illness or detect it early?
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What is the primary focus of health behaviors as defined by Kasl and Cobb?
What is the primary focus of health behaviors as defined by Kasl and Cobb?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding health-enhancing behaviors?
Which of the following statements is true regarding health-enhancing behaviors?
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Which of these factors is categorized under personal influences in health behavior?
Which of these factors is categorized under personal influences in health behavior?
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What does the term 'risk behavior' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'risk behavior' specifically refer to?
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How is 'frequency' defined in the context of health behavior measurement?
How is 'frequency' defined in the context of health behavior measurement?
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Which of the following best defines 'intensity' concerning behavioral actions?
Which of the following best defines 'intensity' concerning behavioral actions?
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What aspect of health behavior does 'sick-role behavior' emphasize?
What aspect of health behavior does 'sick-role behavior' emphasize?
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In health behavior context, which of the following terms is associated with the idea of resourcefulness in daily life?
In health behavior context, which of the following terms is associated with the idea of resourcefulness in daily life?
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Which dimension of health is often overlooked in traditional definitions of health?
Which dimension of health is often overlooked in traditional definitions of health?
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Study Notes
World Health Organization (WHO) Definition of Health
- WHO's 1948 definition of health is complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease.
Missing Dimension in WHO's Definition
- The WHO's 1948 definition lacked a dimension focused on spirituality.
Ottawa Charter's Redefinition of Health
- The Ottawa Charter redefined health as a resource for daily life necessary for all activities and achievements.
Measurable Behavior Components
- Behavior is measurable based on frequency (how many times), intensity (effort required), and duration (time spent).
Health-Enhancing Behaviors and Outcomes
- Health-enhancing behaviors don't always guarantee improved health outcomes.
Levels Influencing Behavior Change
- Five levels influencing behavior include: individual, interpersonal, institutional, community, and public policy.
Categories of Health Behavior
- Kasl and Cobb categorized health behavior as: preventative, illness, healthy, and sick-role behavior.
Preventive Health Behavior
- Preventive health behavior aims to stop or detect illness.
Sick-Role Behavior
- Seeking medical treatment for an illness is an example of sick-role behavior.
Risk Behaviors
- Behaviors that make a person more vulnerable to diseases are called risk behaviors.
Intensity of Behavior
- Behavior intensity is the strength or effort behind an action. This is measurable.
Frequency of Behavior
- Frequency measures how often a behavior occurs in a period. This is measurable.
Policy Factors Influencing Behavior
- Policy factors influencing behavior include laws, regulations, and institutional mandates (e.g., helmet laws).
Duration of Behavior
- Duration refers to the time spent performing the behavior. This is measurable.
Learned and Unlearned Behaviors
- Behaviors are learned and can be unlearned.
Answering the Questions
- Q1: b) Complete physical, mental, and social well-being
- Q2: c) Spiritual
- Q3: a) Daily life
- Q4: a) Health behavior
- Q5: False
- Q6: b) Individual, interpersonal, institutional, community, public policy
- Q7: d) Healthy behavior (Although might depend on the specific definition)
- Q8: True
- Q9: b) Visiting a doctor for treatment
- Q10: b) Risk behavior
- Q11: b) The effort required to perform a behavior
- Q12: True
- Q13: a) A law mandating helmet use for motorcyclists
- Q14: a) The time spent performing the behavior
- Q15: True
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Description
Explore the key definitions of health as established by the WHO and the Ottawa Charter. This quiz delves into health behaviors, components for measuring behavior, and levels influencing behavior change. Test your understanding of how health is defined and the nuances of health-enhancing behaviors.
