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Example: Speaking, walking, writing etc.

Involuntary behavior: Behavior what occurs naturally is called involuntary

behavior.

Example: Movement of heart, taking oxygen and giving up carbon dioxide.

Characteristics of Human Behavior

A. Social rules and regulations

B.Language and understanding

C. Education and knowledge

D. Adaptability:

E. Capacity to learn knowledge:

F.Drive/Aim:

G. Human being is great in behavior and knowledge:

Examples of behaviors promoting health and preventing diseases

1. Healthy behaviors: - actions that healthy people undertake to keep themselves or

others healthy and prevent disease. Good nutrition, breast feeding, reduction of

health damaging behaviors like smoking.

2. Utilization behaviors: - utilization of health services such as antenatal care, child

health, immunization, family planning…etc

3. Illness behavior: - recognition of early symptoms and prompt self- referral for

treatment.

4. Compliance behaviors: - following a course of prescribed drugs such as for

tuberculosis.

5. Rehabilitation behaviors: - what people need to do after a serious illness to
prevent further disability. E.X. Physiotherapy after recovery from fracture.

6. Community action: - actions by individuals and groups to change and improve
their surroundings to meet special needs.

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