Instructions This assignment will be graded on the content and required three entries (one original post and two posts to other students original post) of the discussion participation, adhering to the grading rubric (click the three dots on the upper right-hand side of this page). In order to receive full credit, you must include an APA work cited reference to literature, journals, readings, or personal experience to support comments. Also, when you respond to other postings, make sure you evolve the previous discussion and not just restate the initial post. Remember to address every topic in the discussion, provide a reference, and not be too vague. Prompt Penders Health Promotion Model HPM (1996) Purpose and Major Concepts The HPM was proposed as a framework for integrating nursing and behavioral science perspectives on factors that influence health behaviors. The model is to be used as guide to explore the biophysical processes that motivate individuals to engage in behaviors directed toward health enhancement (Pender, 1996). The model has been used extensively as a framework for research aimed at predicting health promoting lifestyles as well as specific behaviors. Major concepts of the HPM are individual characteristics and experiences (prior related behavior and personal factors), behavior – specific cognitions and affect (perceived benefits of action, perceived self efficacy, activity related affect, interpersonal influences, and situational influences), and behavioral outcomes (commitment to a plan of action, immediate competing demands and preferences and health promoting behavior). Context for Use and Nursing Implications Health promotion services are essential for improving the health of populations everywhere. It is noted that people of all ages can benefit from the health promotion care, which should be delivered at sites where people spend much of their time (. schools and workplaces). Nurses can develop and execute health promoting interventions to individuals, groups, and families in schools, nursing centers, occupational health settings and the community at large. Nurses should work toward empowerment for self care and enhancing the client’s capacity for self care through education and development. Reference: Kearney-Nunnery, R. (2008). Advancing your career: Concepts of professional nursing (4th ed.). F. A. Davis Company. Topic for Discussion: Examine the Appalachian folk health system and the level of biomedical health information and knowledge. Discuss the importance of utilizing an integrative theory such as Penders HPM to understand the rationale and use of alternative medicine. Whats so different about Rural Health Care? Online Resource: Rural Health Research Gateway.
