The productive use of threat in primary care: behavioural responses to health promotion.
The importance of a scientific understanding of the behavioural change processes involved in certain health promotion interventions is stressed. A model for guiding the behavioural dimensions in health promotion in primary care is presented. This distinguishes between information-giving and -providing skills to facilitate behavioural change. The social factors which impinge upon processes of behaviour change are highlighted. It is suggested that health promotion clinics in primary care may produce a situation with which the client has to cope. The manner of their coping will be a critical factor in determining outcome. Some key organizational issues are underlined.
Kelly
M P
MP
Department of Public Health, University of Glasgow.
Sullivan
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D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001290:Attitude; D005239:Fear; D015438:Health Behavior; D006293:Health Promotion; D006801:Humans; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010808:Physical Examination; D011320:Primary Health Care