Health Promotion

Health Promotion Concepts

• Primary Prevention Strategy

  • Definition: Primary prevention aims to prevent diseases before they occur.

  • Example: Immunizations to prevent illnesses before they can affect health.

  • Key Point: Essential for understanding health promotion; likely to appear in tests.

• Secondary Prevention Strategy

  • Definition: Involves screening for diseases that may not yet be symptomatic.

  • Example:

    • Routine depression screenings conducted by a primary care physician (PCP).

    • Cancer screenings such as colonoscopy or mammograms for older adults.

  • Purpose: Identifies potential health issues early on before they become severe.

• Tertiary Prevention Strategy

  • Definition: Focuses on treating existing health problems to prevent further complications.

  • Example:

    • Administering Lisinopril for diagnosed high blood pressure.

    • Medical interventions after a colonoscopy reveals abnormalities.

  • Purpose: Aims to manage and mitigate the effects of an existing disease.

Course Assignments Overview

• Quizzes

  • Total of four quizzes throughout the course.

• Food and Sleep Journal

  • Four installments due, with structured guidelines provided.

  • Students can choose to keep a food or a sleep journal.

  • Includes tracking of caffeine intake and medication use.

• Study Guide for Exam One

  • Due date is imminent; check for updates and instructions.

• PowerPoint Presentation for Case Study

History of Health Definitions

• Pre-1940s Understanding of Health

  • Viewed primarily as the absence of disease.

  • The government began to assess public health issues and their responsibilities.

• 1940s-1950s Shift

  • Introduction of utilitarian concepts regarding health; focus shifted to contributions to society.

  • Physical exams became mandatory for school and job requirements, demonstrating one's fitness for various roles.

• 1960s Era

  • Health defined by an individual’s adaptation and response to their environment.

  • Emphasized personal choices and responsibilities in health maintenance.

• Current Views of Health

  • Recognizes the role of quality of life and individual experiences.

  • Definitions incorporate functional capabilities and resilience.

Models of Health

• Clinical Model

  • Definition: Health is defined by the absence of disease signs and symptoms.

  • Note: Patients often delay seeking medical help until they are severely ill.

• Role Performance Model

  • Definition: Health is measured by an individual's ability to perform societal roles (e.g., work, social interactions).

  • Importance: Justifies the need for physical examinations for job qualifications.

• Adaptive Model

  • Definition: Health aligns with an individual’s ability to adapt to changes over time.

  • Example: Older adults with physiological changes that affect their daily functions (e.g., Alzheimer’s).

• Eudaimonistic Model

  • Definition: Encompasses optimal health that looks beyond mere functionality; considers comprehensive aspects like spiritual health.

  • Key Concept: 'Comprehensive' and 'Optimal' health at the forefront.

Definitions Related to Health

• Health

  • Definition: A state of mental, physical, spiritual, and social functioning that realizes an individual’s potential.

  • Important Note: Aligns with the World Health Organization’s definition.

• Disease vs. Illness

  • Disease: Failure