Health Promotion and Education

What is a person's sexual orientation/preference referred to as?

Sexuality

Which dimension of sexual self-concept is associated with feelings of sadness and hopelessness?

Depression

What is the ability to choose or change one's surroundings using physical or mental actions?

Environmental mastery

What is the term for any action or inaction undertaken by individuals who perceive themselves to have a health problem?

Health-seeking behaviour Signup and view all the answers

What is the concept that includes a sense of connection to something bigger than oneself and involves a search for meaning in life?

Spirituality Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of health promotion beyond healthy lifestyles?

Well-being Signup and view all the answers

According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, what is the highest level of need that an individual strives to achieve?

Self-actualization Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of health promotion, as stated in the WHO's Bangkok Charter?

Enabling people to increase control over their health and its determinants Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between health promotion and health inequalities?

It reduces health inequalities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key benefits of health promotion in terms of healthcare costs?

It reduces healthcare costs for individuals and the nation Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of wellness or well-being?

An active pursuit of health Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the ways health promotion supports individuals?

By supporting strong social networks Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of holistic health?

Caring for the whole person - physical, mental, spiritual, and social needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the health-illness continuum?

An illustration of the process of change in health and illness states Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of health behavior?

To promote, protect, or maintain health Signup and view all the answers

How can health outcomes be measured?

Through clinical measurements, self-reporting, or observation Signup and view all the answers

What does health gain refer to?

Any measurable or objective improvement in health Signup and view all the answers

What does equity in health refer to?

Fairness in health Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of equity in health?

Guiding the distribution of opportunities based on people's needs Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk behaviour?

A specific form of behaviour associated with increased susceptibility to a disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of empowerment for health?

To gain greater control over decisions and actions affecting health Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of an alliance for health promotion?

To pursue a set of agreed upon goals in health promotion Signup and view all the answers

What is community action for health?

A collective effort to increase community control over health determinants Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between equity and equality in health?

Equity guides the distribution of opportunities based on needs, while equality provides equal opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of wellness according to the concept?

It is a multidimensional concept Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of health promotion in terms of targeting individuals?

The individual, family, and community Signup and view all the answers

What are the factors that affect an individual's health according to the determinants of health?

Biological, psychosocial, spiritual, and environmental factors Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of aging on an individual's health?

Aging has both physical and cognitive effects on an individual's health Signup and view all the answers

What is the influence of psychosocial factors on an individual's health?

Psychosocial factors affect an individual's physical and mental wellness Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of gender inequality on health globally?

Gender inequality leads to health risks for women and girls Signup and view all the answers