Hea exam 2

Model

A set of interrelated concepts, definitions, and propositions that presents a systematic view of events or situations by specifying relations among variables.

Theory

An explanation of phenomena or situations that provides a framework for understanding observations.

Health Belief Model, Theory for Planned Behavior, Transtheoretical Model

Examples of intrapersonal theories that explain individual behavioral change.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

PRECEDE-PROCEED model

A planning model associated with evaluation phases in public health.

Needs assessment

The process of determining the needs of a population to guide intervention planning.

Transtheoretical Model of Change (TTM)

A model that outlines the stages of change an individual goes through in modifying behavior.

Social-Ecological Approach

A multi-level, interactive approach examining how various dimensions influence behaviors.

Professional Code of Ethics

A framework of shared values guiding practitioners in health education and promotion.

Ethics

A branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right and wrong.

Gordon's Functional Health Patterns

A framework for nursing assessment focusing on 11 areas of health in individuals.

Informed consent

The process of obtaining permission from a patient before medical treatment.

Confidentiality

The ethical principle of keeping personal information private.

Privacy

The right of individuals to keep their personal information secure and out of public view.

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Legislation that provides privacy standards to protect patients' medical records.

Ethical Decision Making Process

A systematic approach to resolving ethical dilemmas.

Common Moral Ground

An agreement on basic ethical principles shared across cultures.

Value of Life

An ethical principle emphasizing the importance of respecting and safeguarding human life.

Anonymity

The state of being not identifiable within a set of subjects.

Disclosure

The action of making new or secret information known.

Teleology

A branch of ethics that assesses the morality of actions based on their consequences.

Cognitive domain

One of the three learning domains related to mental skills and knowledge acquisition.

Affective domain

One of the three learning domains focusing on emotions, attitudes, and values.

Psychomotor domain

One of the three learning domains concerning physical skills and coordination.

Beneficence

An ethical principle involving actions that promote the well-being of others.