Health Behavior Scenarios

In this report it will investigate at least three recent health education campaigns and use them to explain two models of behaviour change. The three recent health education campaigns will be ‘Smoke Free’, ‘Change4Life’ and ‘FRANK’. The two models of behaviour change will be the theory of reasoned action and the stages of change model.

Health behaviors, defined by the course book as, “behaviors undertaken… to enhance or maintain … health,” is an important aspect of healthy living (pg 39). As a Public Health Policy undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine, the rigorous education I receive often results in high stress. In previous years to counteract the copious amounts of stress, I would engage in regular relaxation such as unwinding for a few hours at the beach. Now in the third year of my education, beginning upper division courses required for my major, I found it increasingly difficult to manage the balance between my workload and the amount of time personally needed to relax. I acknowledged I could no longer spend hours of my week at the beach when

In everyday life many people develop habits, but it is never too late to attempt to change that bad habit to live a healthier life. For this behavioral change project, I was asked to choose a health behavior that I would like to change for the better. So, I decided that I wanted to increase the amount of water I was consuming each day. The standard recommendation on how much water an individual should consume is about 64 ounces daily. However how much a person should drink is more individualized then one might assume. Therefore, for this particular project my goal was to at least consume 64 ounces of water daily as a baseline starting point. I also had to consider days when I worked out. So, I decided that I would attempt to increase that amount

In this assignment, I will be making realistic recommendations for decreasing negative impacts on the health of one individual. The individual I will be making recommendations for and talking about in more depth is James. As it states in the case study, and James has a BMI above average, therefore, in this assignment, I will clarify in full detail what he could do in order to live a healthier lifestyle and lose some weight as James is 54 years old overweight. In addition, I will also be stating the advantages of acting upon and following the recommendations I have made as well as the disadvantages if he did not follow them and continued with his normal diet.

When you are a smoker you are making the decision to damage your own body, but little do you know you are also damaging everyone else's body that you are in the room with. John

The Healthy People 2020 initiative encompasses a holistic approach to promoting good health and preventing disease (US Department of Health and Human Services, 2010). However, when asked to reflect on myself as a role model of healthy behavior a mixed feeling of satisfaction and disappointment emerge. When evaluating my lifestyle choices throughout adulthood there is always a drastic misstep. For example, when I was in the best physical shape - I polluted my body with toxic cigarettes. I felt like a hypocrite every time I would educate my patients on the risk factors of smoking and the benefits of tobacco cessation. So, I quit smoking and then gained forty pounds. This is just one example of the barriers I face when attempting to achieve the

Prior to determining what specific actions and policies to take within the U.S. health care system, we must first look into who is taking part in these unhealthy behaviors and if there are any particular reason why. According to a report from the National Center for Health

Smoking is a severe health issue which can results in pain, sickness and depression. Not only does the misuses of tobacco and nicotine have a devastating

John has not had any major illness until later in life when being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes at the age of 62, and suffering skin cancer on the face and ear. Neuropathy also has plagued John he is not able to walk his usual two miles daily. John started smoking at a young age and continued for years, smoking three packs a day in his prime. He quit smoking off and on for several years, he is happy to say the last cigarette to touch his lips has been 16 years. When asking him what made him quit for the final time oddly enough it was not for health reasons. When businesses would not let patrons smoke in their establishments he said, “To hell with you, I will show you whose boss!” therefore, he quit. John’s father died when he was nine months old from a brain tumor, his mother at the ripe old age of 87, from complications due to diabetes and Alzheimer’s.

It is a difficult thing to admit when you are wrong. So many people refuse to face the problem that their smoking is not only killing them, but also those around them. They have a million and one reasons as to why the rest of us should not care about what they are doing to themselves. However, all of those reasons are simply justifications for a habit that leaves everyone worse off. The result is always going to be one of regret and unhappiness. Whether it is a life threatening medical condition or, in the worst of cases, death; that seemingly harmless haze

Discussion: Matteo reported that he had a permanent crown implanted on 06/16/17 and still experiencing some discomfort. Matteo stated that he needs an exam because his eye glass is ineffective. Mr. and Mrs. Marcatitillo (parents) reported that Matteo is well behaved at home and community. Matteo informed the team that he has obtained his License. Matteo informed the team that he attended the Votech orientation 06/15/17.

Jane’s was diagnosed with COPD in her 30’s; she has been living with this disease for a long time. Jane started smoking cigarettes in her 20’s; she smoked for a little over 30 years. Recently Jane has made the decision to stop smoking, cold turkey. She does not want any nicotine patches or any help to stop smoking. She is an extremely determined person and likes to do things on her own. Her Daughter Nichole smokes cigarettes, she tries to only smoke outside, but during several visit the apartment smelled like someone was smoking inside. The fact that Jane is trying to quite, while her daughter continues to smoke in front of her makes it challenging for Jane.

The change models are change agents that could explain the ways of implementing a change process. These models explain the reason for the change, what to expect during the process and the way a change occurs. Thus, these models help one understand the various aspects of the change process (Agriculture & Life Sciences: Texas A & M University, n.d.). The transtheoretical model of health behavior change could explain my evidence-based practice (EBP) project implementation plan.

Survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) has a higher probability of a life time barriers associated with experience compared to their counterparts. The inquiry chosen focuses on the effectiveness of the Wellness-Program for female survivors of CSA. An evaluation of the program from participants and a qualitative study provides insight on the program and the effect it has on their life, health, and well-being. The commonality of the Wellness Program and the Self-Awareness Model (SAM) is utilizing the holistic (mind, body, and soul) approach in the treatment of CSA. The Wellness Program utilizes a nurse led group session where women could share their experiences with childhood sexual abuse (Agnarsdottir, Bender, Halldorsdottir, & Sigurdardottir, 2015). McSwain’s SAM program is used also throughout group sessions for women who are survivors CSA. The SAM program suggest to participants to discuss topics, such as, environment, friendships, and drugs as it relates to their issues with CSA (McSwain,2010). The programs envision by women sharing their stories participants in group sessions will feel empowered and realize they are not alone as a survivor of CSA.

On individual level changes in health promotion and ecological approaches target and influence multiple health behaviors. This is because the individuals living in the environment are embedded in temporary change of behaviors. Therefore it is very important to consider ecological approaches, changing health behaviors and environmental factors while designing operational and supportable health promotion plans.