1 - Transtheoretical Model is one of the frequently used theories to help improve prediction of and interventions for improving exercise behavior and it was chosen for this study. The article cites that “results regarding exercise self-efficacy, in that case, were similar to those obtained in other studies; but, responses on the exercise pros and cons from the decisional balance measure provided a less clear differentiation across stages than that seen in other studies.” I believe it was an appropriate choice, however, the results showed the necessity of changes and adaptations in the next study of this population.
This case was measured through the follow questionnaires:
Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire (SOCQ): Based on the individual's responses, she or he is classified as in the Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, or Maintenance stage of change.
Exercise Decisional Balance Questionnaire (DBQ): The DBQ is a 16-item measure designed to assess the degree to which individuals weigh pros …show more content…
According to the text, this population was chosen because studies integrating these behaviors change models typically enrolled participants having high education and socioeconomic status. Validation of these models in specialized populations will provide information regarding their applicability and will assist in dictating appropriate behavior-change interventions to underserved individuals.
3 - We learned during this class that the social determinants of health are related to “the conditions in which people are born, grown up, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age, as well as the systems put in place to deal with illnesses that affect health and quality of life (Book).”
Results of this study indicated that the current sample of low-income individuals attending primary care clinics has high rates of sedentary behaviors that may have a significant impact on their health
This case was measured through the follow questionnaires:
Exercise Stages of Change Questionnaire (SOCQ): Based on the individual's responses, she or he is classified as in the Precontemplation, Contemplation, Preparation, Action, or Maintenance stage of change.
Exercise Decisional Balance Questionnaire (DBQ): The DBQ is a 16-item measure designed to assess the degree to which individuals weigh pros …show more content…
According to the text, this population was chosen because studies integrating these behaviors change models typically enrolled participants having high education and socioeconomic status. Validation of these models in specialized populations will provide information regarding their applicability and will assist in dictating appropriate behavior-change interventions to underserved individuals.
3 - We learned during this class that the social determinants of health are related to “the conditions in which people are born, grown up, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age, as well as the systems put in place to deal with illnesses that affect health and quality of life (Book).”
Results of this study indicated that the current sample of low-income individuals attending primary care clinics has high rates of sedentary behaviors that may have a significant impact on their health