Philosophy of Health
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What is the primary concept that underlies the idea of health as a fundamental human right?

  • Economic development
  • Social responsibility
  • Biological determinants
  • Quality of life (correct)

    • What is a key factor that can affect an individual's biology and health?

  • Diet and physical activity
  • Genetic makeup and family history (correct)
  • Social and economic status
  • All of the above

    • Which population is biologically more prone to poorer health?

  • Adolescents
  • Older adults (correct)
  • Young children
  • Middle-aged adults

    • What is an example of a genetic determinant of health?

    <p>Sickle cell disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major social investment?

    <p>Health maintenance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a worldwide social goal?

    <p>Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which social environment influences the health of individuals, groups, and communities?

    <p>Through the interactions and relationships with family, friends, coworkers, and others in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a physical environmental determinant that has a positive impact on health?

    <p>Areas to recreate and play</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of policies and interventions?

    <p>To promote health and prevent disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an individual behavioral determinant?

    <p>Hand washing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the impact of a clean physical environment on health?

    <p>It has a positive impact on health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the social environment and health?

    <p>The social environment has a complex and nuanced impact on health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a particular setting, who typically holds power?

    <p>Owners, stockholders, chief executive officers, and politicians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when determining the action to solve a health problem?

    <p>The action should be feasible and achievable within a short timeframe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who needs to be convinced to take action in order to make a change?

    <p>Both those with direct authority and those who can influence them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of crafting an advocacy message?

    <p>To persuade the target audience to take action</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to state the action clearly and succinctly?

    <p>To ensure that the action is achievable and easy to understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of achieving at least part of the action within a year or two?

    <p>To keep people interested and motivated in the advocacy effort</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines an individual's intention to perform a given behavior, according to the Theory of Planned Behavior?

    <p>Attitude towards the behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of subjective norms in the Theory of Planned Behavior?

    <p>Social pressure from others to engage in a behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of the Theory of Planned Behavior, according to Ajzen (2006)?

    <p>To explain all volitional behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between attitude and subjective norms in the Theory of Planned Behavior?

    <p>Both attitude and subjective norms influence intentions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of intentions in the Theory of Planned Behavior, according to Ajzen (2006)?

    <p>Intention is an antecedent of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate outcome of the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the Theory of Planned Behavior?

    <p>Behavioral modification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why it is essential to consider social factors in preplanning an intervention?

    <p>To increase the likelihood of the target group being responsive to the intervention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes it unlikely that all individuals in a group will be identical, despite sharing similar characteristics?

    <p>The mix of social factors and psychological factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hopman-Rock et al.'s study on a health exercise and education programme in the Netherlands reveal?

    <p>That age is a significant determinant of participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of obtaining demographic and statistical information about the target population?

    <p>To develop an accurate picture of the target population</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the implication of internalized psychological factors in the identification of the target population?

    <p>They cannot be seen by others and require careful consideration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of considering both social and psychological factors in the development of an intervention?

    <p>It increases the likelihood of the intervention being effective</p> Signup and view all the answers

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