Abstract

GARCIA GONZALEZ, Aliel. Infirmary strategy in the promotional conception of health in adolescents with Early Aterogenic Signs. Rev haban cienc méd [online]. 2008, vol.7, n.3, pp. 0-0. ISSN 1729-519X.

The presence of Early Aterogenic Signs (EAS), in the first stages of life as a result of inadequate lifestyles, constitutes a current health issue; furthermore, these adolescent, once adult, will develop clinical manifestations of the disease and they will suffer from its effects and consequences. The objective of this paper was to propose a general methodology, utilizing the theory of social learning to develop a promotional conception of health in adolescents with EAS, through analysis and reflection, from a nursing perspective with a primary health care focus. A revision of the specialized literature on health promotion, atherosclerosis and the Social Cognitive Theory was made. All these elements linked up to perspectives assumed by the nursing sciences to be later applied in a primary health care context. Upon completing this paper a general methodology was applied, utilizing the theory of social learning to develop promotional health activities in adolescents with EAS.

Keywords : Health promotion; EAS; auto-efficacy.

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