POPH3000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Social Cognitive Theory, Health Belief Model, Albert Bandura
12 Jan 2020
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Lecture 17: theoretical models of health behaviour and. Low compliance to intervention and health strategies -> non-adherence rates estimated between 20 and 80% Major implications for outcomes -> individual and society. Despite 200 patient characterises being analyse, there is no clear indication or predictor. Process of seeking and adhering to treatments has many opportunities to be non-compliant. Have a script, but not getting it filled. Personal and social factors in predicting adherence -> lots of interacting factors. Common theories of individual health behaviour -> describe these theories and discuss limitations. The patients beliefs about the seriousness of the illness. Their beliefs on the effectiveness of the treatment, or degree of confidence in the treatment. Social desirability and expectations -> influence public norm. Personal characteristics, behaviours and the social and physical environment shape behaviour. Children can model their behaviour off another person -> studies into childhood aggression.
