According to Pender, Murdaugh, and Parsons, what is the definition of

QUESTION

According to Pender, Murdaugh, and Parsons, what is the definition of health promotion?

1. Behavior designed to avoid illness.
2. Behavior to increase early detection.
3. Behavior to help maintain function within constraints of illness.
4. Behavior motivated by a desire to increase well-being.

ANSWER:

Correct Answer: 4

Health promotion is considered to be an approach that is motivated by a desire to increase well-being and is not disease oriented. Illness avoidance, early detection of illness, and behavior motivated by a desire to increase well-being are all components of health protection.