IMPROVING HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIORS

Bien Eli Nillos, MDAssoc. ProfessorFamily and Community MedicineUniversity of Saint La Salle

Understanding Human Behavior Normally, behavior or how an

individual interacts with his environment is influenced by beliefs and values.

Behaviors are values and beliefs in action. These actions are visible, and can be observed.

LOOB” by Dionisio M. Miranda, SVD in Sikolohiyang Pilipino

The Information and Experiences that a person encounters in life affect the formation of his/her Pagkatao and Katauhan. Experiences have deeper, more lasting impact especially on Katauhan (Character).

All four processes (Malay, Dama, Isip, and Bait) contribute to the formation of the person’s Loob (Core).

Loob is the basis of Kilos or meaningful Action (as differentiated from the simpler, more routine Gawa or activity)

Behavioral Change results from learning - new experiences, new information, new skills which they give personal and cultural meaning (Senge) or Dama – how do you feel and Malay – what does the new experience, information and new skills mean to you?

Health Belief Model

Theory of Planned Behavior

Health Care Utilization Model

The Four A’s

AvailableAccessibleAffordableAcceptable

Pathway Model

Spiral of Vulnerability

Case Studies

What was the behaviour that required change and what is the proposed alternative behaviour?

What were the determinants of that behaviour?

Come up with a strategy to improve health seeking behaviour and explain how you will implement your strategy.

Case No. 1

Case No. 2

Case No. 3

END OF LECTURE “Attitude is a little thing that makes a

big difference.” – Winston Churchill