HLSC 1F90 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Observational Learning, Decisional Balance Sheet, Consciousness Raising
24 Sep 2016
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If we focus on just the behaviour, we are essentially ignoring all the other determinants that influence the behaviour (eg: environment, economic, access, resources) Eg: you want to eat healthier, but the cafeteria only serves hot dogs, pizza, pop etc. ; the healthier options at grocery stores also tend to be more expensive. Health is influenced by factors outside the individual. Social norms/ beliefs of health if there is discrimination of any kind, the patient will not feel comfortable enough to get help. Eg: men believe that they should just tough it out rather than go to the doctor and get the potential disease checked. There are 2 key concepts that we must derive from this understanding: Health occurs within the control of multiple levels of influence. Behaviour influences and is also influenced by the social environment. Health promotion interventions are aimed at individuals and communities to make healthier choices and involve:
