Which of the following is an example of a primary source of information that a nurse would refer to in developing a health promotion program?

The main concept of Pender’s health promotion model is that individuals generally engage in behavior that is likely to result in a positive outcome.

Pender’s model focuses on three areas: individual characteristics and experiences, behavior-specific cognitions and affect, and behavioral outcomes.

The model suggests that individuals will engage in health-promoting behaviors if they believe that the behavior will lead to a positive outcome.

Choice A is not the answer because behavior change is not a one-dimensional effect according to Pender’s model.

Choice B is not the answer because while a perceived threat to health can motivate individuals to take action, it is not the main concept of Pender’s model.

Choice C is not the answer because while individuals may change their behavior at different rates, it is not the main concept of Pender’s model.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health.

It would be the most reliable source for data on the health of the Iraqi people.

Choice A is incorrect because the Kaiser Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on national health issues and the U.S. role in global health policy.

Choice B is incorrect because the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a national public health institute in the United States.

Choice C is incorrect because the Department of Health and Human Services is a department of the U.S. federal government responsible for protecting the health of all Americans.