Health Education and Promotion Theories in Dentistry

Primary Preventive Dentistry

Focuses on promoting good oral health behaviors.

Health Education

Process of providing accurate health information.

Behavior Change

Modification of personal habits for better health.

Patient Autonomy

Patients control their own medical treatment decisions.

Health Belief Model (HBM)

Theory emphasizing attitudes in health decision-making. Individuals with better information make better health decisions.

HBM Stages

Four stages: susceptibility, seriousness, intervention, barriers.

Patient Values

Acknowledged in HBM for effective health behavior change.

Transtheoretical Model

Stages of change based on readiness for behavior.

Precontemplation Stage

No interest in changing behavior.

Contemplation Stage

Considering making a change in behavior.

Preparation Stage

Ready to adopt a new health behavior.

Action Stage

Change has been actively adopted.

Maintenance Stage

Change sustained for at least six months.

Termination Stage

Change is permanent and fully integrated.

Tobacco Cessation

Common application of stages of change model.

Theory of Reasoned Action

Focuses on attitudes and intentions for behavior change.

Cognitive Processes

Beliefs about others and personal motivation.

Behavioral Beliefs

Individual's personal attitudes towards behavior.

Normative Beliefs

Influences from significant others on behavior.

Social Norms

Beliefs shaped by families and communities.

Limitations of HBM

Information alone may not change behavior.

Limitations of Theory of Reasoned Action

Intentions must closely match actual behavior.

Health Behavior Change

Process of modifying health-related habits.

Patient Engagement

Encouraging active participation in health management.

Health Education Theories

Frameworks guiding effective health behavior interventions.

Provider Role

Assist patients in adopting healthy lifestyle choices.

Mixed Effectiveness

Variable success of behavior change interventions.

Staged Theory

Progression through defined steps for behavior change.

Extraneous Factors

External influences that can alter behavior outcomes.

Oral Hygiene Behavior

Practices influencing oral health, affected by beliefs.

Social Learning Theory

Learning occurs through interactions between behavior and environment.

Self-Efficacy

Belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations.

Enactive Attainment

Learning through direct experience and action results.

Vicarious Learning

Learning by observing others' experiences and outcomes.

Verbal Persuasion

Encouragement from others to sustain behavior change.

Domain-Specific Self-Efficacy

Self-efficacy varies across different life areas.

Locus of Control

Perception of control over personal health outcomes.

Internal LOC

Belief that personal actions influence health status.

External LOC

Belief that external factors dictate health outcomes.

Sense of Coherence

Understanding one's world and health within it.

Salutogenesis

Focuses on factors that promote health and well-being.

Health Behavior Modification

Adjusting behaviors based on individual values and beliefs.

Target Audience

Specific group for which health strategies are designed.

Adult Health Education

Teaching strategies tailored for adult learners.

Motivating Patients

Encouraging patients to accept new health information.

Positive Reinforcement

Encouragement following a successful behavior change.

Negative Reinforcement

Discouragement following an unsuccessful behavior outcome.

Six Sources of Adult Motivation

Factors driving adults to change behaviors.

• Social relationships

• External expectations

• Social welfare

• Personal advancement

• Escape stimulation

• Cognitive interest

Cognitive Interest

Learning driven by curiosity and knowledge pursuit.

Motivational Interviewing

Patient-centered counseling to enhance readiness for change.

Stages of Change Model

Framework for understanding behavioral change processes.

Personal Oral Health Plan

Customized strategy for improving an individual's oral health.