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What is the purpose of the Health Belief Model?
To predict the likelihood of a change in an individual's health behaviour
Explain the link between an individual's education and obesity
Lack of education around nutrition & physical activity may result in unhealthy lifestyle choices which can lead to obesity
What is a social norm?
Unwritten rules that prescribe or guide appropriate social behaviours (e.g. waving to other drivers when they give way)
What are the three strategies enlisted by the Ottawa Charter to promote health?
Advocate, Enable, Mediate
Identify four socioeconomic determinants of health
Income; Education; Family; Housing/Neighbourhood; Access to Services; Employment; Food security Migration/refugee status
What are two benefits of improving health literacy skills of Australians?
Reduced financial cost on medical treatment; reduced demand on medical system; increase health equity
Explain the arbitration process
Third party makes a decision on behalf of other two parties
What is a benefit of the laissez-faire leadership approach?
Group members can take ownership of actions and develop their skills
Describe 'perceived barriers' in the context of the Health Belief Model
An individual's belief about the factors that make it hard for them to change their behaviour
Describe a health promotion activity that seeks to reduce road deaths
Speed limits, school zones, Keys4Life, seatbelt laws, random breath tests etc.
