Health Promotion

what focuses on all aspects of health (mind, body, spirit) and is thought of as an optimal state of health?

wellness

what is the term for absence of disease, focused more physically?

health

what are the 6 dimensions of health on the wheel of wellness?

Emotional, Intellectually, Spiritual, Occupational, Social, Physical

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (from bottom to top)

Physiological, Safety and security, Love and belonging needs, Self-esteem, Self-actualization

according to Maslow, what do needs do?

motivate the behavior of the individual

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Physiological Needs

highest priority, basic to survival: oxygen, fluids, nutrition, sex, shelter, etc.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Safety and Security Needs

safety both in physical environment & in relationships

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Love and Belonging Needs

attaining a place in a group such as a family.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Self-esteem Needs

feeling of independence, competence, and self-respect from others

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Self-Actualization Needs

the need to develop to one’s maximum potential and realize all one’s abilities and qualities

True or False: All people eventually become fully self-actualized and intelligence is required for it.

False

what is health promotion?

helping people to have control over or improve their health

what is disease prevention?

activities that avoid illness & stop progress/prevent disease

primary level of disease prevention

illness prevention, maintaining optimal health

secondary level of disease prevention

early diagnosis & prompt treatment to slow progression of diease

tertiary level of disease prevention

return to highest level of function possible

what’s an example of primary disease prevention?

immunizations, eating healthy, exercise

no chronic illness, under 40: how often should you get a physical exam?

every 3-5 years

no chronic illness, age 40+: how often should you get your physical exam?

yearly

how often should you get a dental exam?

every 6 months (xrays yearly)

no history of diabetes or eye disorders, under age 40: how often should you get an eye exam?

every 3-5 years

no history of diabetes or eye disorders, 40+ years: how often should you get an eye exam?

every 2 years

if eyesight needs correction, how often should you get an eye exam?

yearly

beginning at age 15, how often should you do a self testicular exam?

monthly

beginning at age 20, how often should you get a testicular exam?

at each routine health care visit

how often should men & women do a self breast exam, and beginning at what age?

monthly at age 20

under age 40: how often should you get a clinical breast exam?

every 3 years

over age 40: how often should you get a clinical breast exam?

annually

when should one begin annual mammograms?

at age 40

with family history, how often should you get a diabetes mellitus exam?

every 3 years

what ages of adults should get a colorectal exam?

45-50

sexually active woman: how often should you get a cervical cancer or HPV screening?

annually

sexually inactive, age 21+ woman: how often should you get a cervical cancer or HPV screening?

annually

when should males begin to screen for prostate cancer and how often?

annually at age 50