HLTH 2000 Introduction to Public
Health ECU Exam Two
Theory - correct answer✔ ✔ A theory is a set of interrelated
concepts, definitions, and propositions that present a systematic view of
events or situations by specifying relations among variables in order to
explain and predict the events or situations
Why do we use theories? - correct answer✔ ✔ To assess the nature
of the problem, pinpoint the setting and demographic, and list the
program goals
Health Belief Model - correct answer✔ ✔ -Predictive model used to
predict what a person is going to do
-Perspectives guide behavior
-Perceptions are usually inaccurate
-Works best for "one shot" programs and not for daily lifestyle changes
Health Belief Model: Step One - correct answer✔ ✔ They perceive
that they are personally susceptible to the disease or condition
, Health Belief Model: Step Two - correct answer✔ ✔ They perceive
that occurrence of the disease would severely affect at least some
component of their life
Health Belief Model: Step Three - correct answer✔ ✔ They perceive
that taking action would reduce susceptibility or severity if disease did
occur
Health Belief Model: Step Four - correct answer✔ ✔ They perceive
taking action would not entail overcoming important barriers
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model) - correct answer✔
✔ Recognizes behavior change takes time and is incremental
Transtheoretical Model: Pre-Contemplation - correct answer✔ ✔ -
Phase one of trans-theoretical model
-Individual has no intention to take action
-Lacks awareness
-Due to ignorance, avoidance, rationalization, etc.
Transtheoretical Model: Contemplation - correct answer✔ ✔ -Phase
two of trans-theoretical model
-Intent to change "sometime soon"
Health ECU Exam Two
Theory - correct answer✔ ✔ A theory is a set of interrelated
concepts, definitions, and propositions that present a systematic view of
events or situations by specifying relations among variables in order to
explain and predict the events or situations
Why do we use theories? - correct answer✔ ✔ To assess the nature
of the problem, pinpoint the setting and demographic, and list the
program goals
Health Belief Model - correct answer✔ ✔ -Predictive model used to
predict what a person is going to do
-Perspectives guide behavior
-Perceptions are usually inaccurate
-Works best for "one shot" programs and not for daily lifestyle changes
Health Belief Model: Step One - correct answer✔ ✔ They perceive
that they are personally susceptible to the disease or condition
, Health Belief Model: Step Two - correct answer✔ ✔ They perceive
that occurrence of the disease would severely affect at least some
component of their life
Health Belief Model: Step Three - correct answer✔ ✔ They perceive
that taking action would reduce susceptibility or severity if disease did
occur
Health Belief Model: Step Four - correct answer✔ ✔ They perceive
taking action would not entail overcoming important barriers
Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model) - correct answer✔
✔ Recognizes behavior change takes time and is incremental
Transtheoretical Model: Pre-Contemplation - correct answer✔ ✔ -
Phase one of trans-theoretical model
-Individual has no intention to take action
-Lacks awareness
-Due to ignorance, avoidance, rationalization, etc.
Transtheoretical Model: Contemplation - correct answer✔ ✔ -Phase
two of trans-theoretical model
-Intent to change "sometime soon"
