Philosophy of Health

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In the transtheoretical model, what is a characteristic of individuals who reach the maintenance stage?

  • They are not motivated to change.
  • They will often return to their old behavior.
  • They will not return to their old behavior. (correct)
  • They are in the precontemplation stage.

Which set of processes is most often used in the later stages of change?

  • Experimental set of processes
  • Motivational processes
  • Behavioral set of processes (correct)
  • Decisional balance processes

What is the primary focus of the decisional balance construct?

  • The motivation to change
  • The pros and cons of the behavioral change (correct)
  • The intention to change
  • The effectiveness of the change

In which stage do people often use the experimental set of processes to increase intention and motivation?

<p>Precontemplation, contemplation, and preparation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the decisional balance process?

<p>A movement from one stage to the next (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the transtheoretical model, what is the function of the processes of change?

<p>To progress through the stages of change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations are people particularly vulnerable to stigma?

<p>When they are seeking health services (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of stigma in healthcare facilities?

<p>Barrier to care for people seeking services (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of stigma drivers across countries and conditions?

<p>Certain factors producing or causing stigma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a subtle form of stigma in healthcare facilities?

<p>Making certain people wait longer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who may be impacted by stigma in healthcare facilities?

<p>Both patients and healthcare workers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of stigma towards a person living with a specific disease?

<p>Undermined access to diagnosis, treatment, and successful health outcomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in reducing the rates of chronic disease?

<p>Positive changes in individual behavior (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the social environment?

<p>Interactions with family, friends, coworkers, and others in the community, as well as social institutions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can influence health positively or negatively?

<p>Both physical environment and social environment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is health considered as, according to the philosophy of health?

<p>A fundamental Human Right (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a policy that promotes health?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be experienced with the senses according to the text?

<p>Physical environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the biological factors that affects specific populations more than others?

<p>Aging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can negatively impact health in the physical environment?

<p>Toxic or infectious substances (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a genetic determinant of health?

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

Who is responsible for health and its maintenance?

<p>Individuals, state, and international community (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is health considered as, in the context of development?

<p>An integral part of development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is health considered as a major social investment?

<p>Because it is essential for economic growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of MADD's media advocacy?

<p>Decreased fatalities resulting from drunk driving (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original goal of the March of Dimes when it was founded in 1938?

<p>To find a cure for polio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the March of Dimes achieve in 1955?

<p>Found a vaccine for polio (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current focus of the March of Dimes?

<p>Preventing birth defects and premature birth, and reducing infant mortality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a voluntary health organization mentioned in the text?

<p>The March of Dimes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiate in 1938?

<p>The March of Dimes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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