state of complete physical, mental, and social well being and not merely the absence of disease.

- an integrated method of functioning which is oriented toward maximizing the potential of which the individual is capable. - It requires the individual maintain a continuum of the balance and purposeful direction within the environment where he is functioning.

is a state in which someone in needs.; are not sufficiently met to allow the individual to have a sense of physical and psychosocial well being.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) - Genetic make-up, age, developmental level, race and sex. It strongly influences health status and health practices.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) - how the mind and body interact to affect body function and respond to body conditions also influences health.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) - It encompasses cognitive abilities , educational background and past experiences. - these influence a client's responses to teaching about health and reactions to health care during illness.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) - the environment has many influences on health and illness. - housing, sanitation, climate and pollution of air, food and water are aspects of this dimension.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) - health practices and beliefs are strongly influenced by a person’s economic level, lifestyle, family and culture.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) - spiritual and religious beliefs and values are important components of the way the person believes in health and illness.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) EX. - the toddler just learning to walk is prone to fall and injure himself. - the young woman who has the history of breast cancer and diabetes, therefore is at a higher risk to develop these conditions.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) EX. - prior to a test, a student always has diarrhea. - extremely nervous about the surgery, a man experiences severe pain following his operation.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) EX. - an elderly woman who has only a third grade education who needs teaching about a complicated diagnostic test. - a young college student with diabetes who follows a diabetic diet but continues to drink beer and eat pizza with friends several times a week.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) EX. increased incidence of asthma and respiratory problems in large cities with smog.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) EX. - the adolescent who sees nothing wrong with smoking or drinking because his parents smoke and drink.

DIMENSION OF WELLNESS (FACTORS AFFECTING HEALTH AND ILLNESS) EX. - Roman Catholic require baptism for both live births and stillbirths babies. - Jehovah’s witnesses are opposed to blood transfusions.

STAGES OF ILLNESS - The person is aware that “something is wrong” - A person is usually recognizes a physical sensation or a limitation in functioning but does not suspect a specific diagnosis. - The person’s perception of a symptom includes: pain, rash or lump.

STAGES OF ILLNESS - If symptoms persist and become severe, clients assume the sick role. At this point, the illness becomes a social phenomenon, and sick people seek confirmation from their families, and social groups that they are indeed ill and that they are excused from normal duties and role expectations.

STAGES OF ILLNESS - If a symptom persists , despite home remedies, become severe or require emergency care, the person is motivated to seek professional health services . In this stage, the client seeks expert acknowledgement of the illness as well as the treatment.

STAGES OF ILLNESS - The client depends on the health care professionals for the relief of symptoms. The client accepts care, sympathy and protection from the demands and stresses of life. A client can adopt the dependent role in a health care institution at home, or in a community setting. The client must also adjust to the disruption of a daily schedule.

STAGES OF ILLNESS - This stage can arrive suddenly, such as when the symptoms disappear. In the case of chronic illnesses , the final stage may involve an adjustment to a prolonged reduction in health and functioning.

3 LEVELS OF PREVENTION - Providing a specific protection against disease to prevent its occurrence in the most desirable form of prevention. - this efforts spare the client the cost, discomfort and the threat to the quality of life that illness possesses or at least delay the onset of illness. - Preventive measures consist of counselling, education, and adoption of specific health practices or changes in lifestyles.

3 LEVELS OF PREVENTION EX. - mandatory immunization of children belonging to the age range of o-9 months to control acute infectious disease. - minimizing contamination of the work or general environment by dust, smoke, chemical pollutants and excessive noise.

3 LEVELS OF PREVENTION - It consists of organized , direct screening efforts or education of the public to promote early case finding of an individual with disease so that prompt intervention can be instituted to halt pathologic processes and limit disability. - Early diagnosis of a health problem can decrease the catastrophic effects that might otherwise result for the individual and the family from advanced illness and its many complications.

3 LEVELS OF PREVENTION EX. - Public education to promote breast self examination, use of home kits for detection of occult blood in stool specimens and familiarity with the danger signals of cancer. - screening program for hypertension, diabetes, uterine cancer(paps smear) breast cancer examination(mammography)STD

3 LEVELS OF PREVENTION - It begins early in the period of recovery from illness and consists of such activities as consistent and appropriate administration of medications to optimize therapeutic effects., moving and positioning to prevent complications of immobility and passive and active exercises to prevent disability.