HLSC 2P21 Study Guide - Final Guide: Telomere, Sarcoma, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
14 Mar 2017
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Health & behaviour -- monday september 12, 2016. The relationship of behavioural & psychological states (mind) with physical health. Domains or focuses (foci) of study: theories of health behaviour, why we do what we do health wise and how we can use these particular theories to help people change. Improving eating habits, young people to engage in safer sex practices: behaviour (psychosocial) aspects of prevention & treatment of illness ex. Information on procedures affecting patients (should you inform?) # of health wellness magazines, shows us just how interested people are) Changing pattern of illness make health & behaviour important (less mortality from acute disorders in industrial western world, ex. Why is health & behaviour useful for chronic illnesses: behavioural factors help cause chronic diseases (ex. Lifestyle bad diet, smoking, drugs, inactivity, stress: behavioural issues arise out of chronic conditions (chronic illness treatment requires some psychosocial adjustment, ex. Help chronic pain, treatment regiments & family dynamics of cancer patient)
