PYC 4811 657794 1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction 3 2. Community Psychology 3 3. Public Health Approach 4 4. Conclusion 5 5. References 6 2 1. Introduction Worldwide most developed countries are marked by a holistic proactive community oriented social services backed by an efficient public health services, ultimately such effective social structures impact positively on the country citizen’s life expectancy and vibrant workmanship which in turn enhance
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Health Care Utilization HCS/235 July 22, 2012 Health Care Utilization According to Andersen (1995) there are three main factors that determine the utilization of health care. Andersen created a model that states predisposing factors, enabling, and need for medical treatment determine if a person will use the medical that is available to them. These factors are grouped into two categories, mutable and immutable. If a factor is considered immutable it cannot be changed. Mutable factors are
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appropriate to bring out the norm when the behaviour change (safe change) is the norm. The main idea is to make it more visible. HEALTH BELIEF MODEL: The health belie model is a psychological model that attempts to explain and predict health behaviours. This is done by focusing on the attitudes and beliefs of individuals. Example Example of using health belief model – safe sex & HIV – what’s going to assist in likely behaviour change? Perceived susceptibility: One's opinion of chances of getting
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Health education is educating people about health and health promotion strategies. It is a learning experience which mainly focuses on helping individuals and communities to improve their health by holding educational programmes and group activities. Through these activities, people can gain lots of knowledge about health and they can be positively influenced to change their attitudes. There are various health approaches and they are community development, Participation development and Holistic approach
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such as their friends or co-worker. Even though the tone and style of communication may be altered to fit the audience, the process of communication has to stay the same to be effective. Learning how to become an effective communicator will make health care professionals be able to gain trust in a reluctant consumer and be able to handle cultural differences among patients as well. Overall, this will make their employment more possible and help them build stronger relationships with their patients
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Health Care Utilization Paper Option B Svetlana Leyzerov HCS/235 May 25, 2015 Hanna Matatyaho Health Care Utilization Paper Option B The Behavioral Model of Health Services utilization was developed by Ron Andersen in 1968, and subsequently refined with his colleagues over the years. It is the most widely adopted conceptual framework for studying the use of health services, especially with regard to determining whether or not access to and consumption of health services is fair. The
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are brought into this world and deserve to have an adult act in their best interest. There are several factors that influence the way that their caregiver makes decisions about the child’s education, religious teachings, and health care (Purtilo & Doherty, 2011). Religious beliefs can affect the decision-making process regarding the type of medical care that the parent is willing to let physicians perform (Purtilo & Doherty, 2011). An example of this are individuals that practice the Christian Science
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) in mental health nursing with reference to its principles and those of the Recovery Model. A brief discussion of CBT’s historical and developmental background in the management of mental health problems relating to the principles of recovery model will first be outlined. Subsequently, the range of treatment modalities used for depression preceding the start of CBT will be discussed with reference to the recovery model. The principles of CBT will then be evaluated
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The US Health Care System Danny Gomez HCS/531 February 7, 2012 The healthcare system in the United States is very complex. Both its inherent composition and the external factors that shape it include a multitude of elements that add to its complexity. This paper will present a definition of the health care system in the US, describe the implications of beliefs and values on this system, and offer examples of the various health care delivery models that comprise it. A health care system
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regardless of one’s own race, beliefs, and cultural background. Culture can be defined as beliefs, values, customs and lifeway of a group of people that influence their choices in choosing health care practices. These behaviors are primarily learned in the family and are transmitted in the family. Culture is mostly unconscious and has strong influence on health practices. Subcultures, ethnic groups differ from the dominant culture and may have different values and beliefs. People from a given racial
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