5.3 Approaches to Health Promotion

What is the main goal of the behavioural change approach?

• To create a healthy environment

• To provide one-to-one health consultations

• To improve the health of people with unhealthy lifestyles

• To change public policy

Which approach involves working one-to-one with individuals?

• Client-centred approach

• Preventative medical approach

• Behavioural change approach

• Socio-environmental approach

What does the socio-environmental approach focus on?

• Changing individual behaviours

• Creating a healthy environment

• Providing medical treatments

• Educating about health issues

What is the primary focus of the preventative medical approach?

• Changing laws and regulations

• Treating existing diseases

• Preventing diseases before they happen

• Educating the public about health

What is an example of a primary preventative measure?

• Regular health screenings

• Health education about a healthy lifestyle

• Support groups for ongoing health issues

• Medication for chronic diseases

What does secondary prevention aim to do?

• Manage long-term health problems

• Stop diseases before they occur

• Educate the public on health issues

• Create healthy environments

Which of the following is NOT a level of the preventative medical approach?

• Secondary

• Primary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

What is the aim of the educational approach to health promotion?

• To change public policy

• To create a healthy environment

• To increase knowledge and understanding of health issues

• To provide medical treatments

Which approach focuses on changing laws, rules, or regulations?

• Behavioural change approach

• Preventative medical approach

• Socio-environmental approach

• Client-centred approach

What is a key component of the behavioural change approach?

• Creating healthy environments

• Health education and social marketing

• Preventing diseases through vaccinations

• One-to-one consultations