HLTH 230 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1-3: Health Belief Model, Behavioral Medicine, Psychosomatic Medicine
6 Jun 2017
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World contraception: what are the best possible interventions to change health behavior: behavior is the product of social interaction. It can also be a result of chemical and biological factors: health became a part of india"s developmental plan after it gained independence in. Topics included breast feeding, the problems that come with having multiple children, and withdrawal: culture/homogeneity provides good communication to learn about these problems (community/group settings) Jiggasha: groups coming together to discuss contraception and family planning since it was rarely discussed. Jiggasha literally means to inquire women have a chance to ask questions without being ridiculed: workers have to listen to the concerns and wants of the group to enhance their education. Workers use the kaipa model for education. Knowledge (information): the population problem, gender issues, social norms. Attitude: towards contraception and birth control (workers have to select the appropriate communication methods to influence attitudes of participants) Interest: in changing behavior and attitudes (influenced by neighbors and friends)
