2.13 presentations Flashcards
What are some ways in which we can counsel our patients in aiding and/ or helping in psychosocial factors they may be facing?
Make sure they’re supported, connect w. resources, etc
List 3 disease patterns associated with the SDOH
Diabetes, CVD, and asthma
Diabetes:
1) As SES income _______, the prevalence of diabetes increases.
2) What do low income communities have limited access to?
3) What else contributes to risks?
1) decreases
2) Fresh, healthy foods
3) Stress contributes to obesity
Give examples of how physical envt, medical care, and public health services affect health outcomes
1) Physical envt: Living in a community that doesn’t provide essential services increases chance of getting health issues
2) Medical care: no health insurance is one of the most significant barriers to healthcare access
3) PH services: community based education and screenings
1) Describe social science
2) Describe behavioral science
3) Describe social science and public health
4) Describe behavioral science and public health:
1) Sociology, economics, politics/ policies, geography
2) Psychology, health education, behavioral economics
3) Equity and disparities, healthcare policies, community health
4) Health promotion, behavioral intervention, mental health and wellbeing
What are some community based interventions/ policy solutions to health disparities?
1) Address opioid/ substance epidemic
2) Put a halt on spread of COVID-19
3) Reducing poverty and improving economic stability
-nutritious food, etc
4) Improve healthcare access and quality
-high drug costs, lack of medicaid expansion, etc
What is cultural competence?
Ability to effectively deliver health care services that meet the social, cultural, etc needs of the pts
Define substance abuse
Addiction is a chronic health condition characterized by compulsive substance-seeking behavior and use despite harmful consequences
How does substance abuse affect individuals?
1) Physically
2) Mentally
3) Socialy
What are some signs of substance abuse?
1) Having trouble at work, school, home
2) Risky behavior
3) Trouble w. law
4) Continuing to use despite the potential consequences
5) Physical appearance
What are some Sx of substance abuse?
1) Spending time obtaining, using, and recovering from the substance
2) Missing out on activities due to addiction
3) Unable to stop even if they want to
4) Needing to take more of substance
Who is at high risk of substance abuse?
Teens and those with mental health disorders
What are 3 prevention strategies?
1) Educational and skills training programs for younger ppl in school settings
2) Programs that teach parents how to monitor and communicate w their child
3) Social resistance skills and interventions
True or false: substance abuse Tx is tailored to the pts needs
True
Give examples of substance abuse Tx options
1) CBT
2) Psychodynamic therapy
3) Twelve step programs
What do all substance abuse therapy options have in common?
All inspire hope, enhance positive expectancies, and conveys and deep understanding of their actions
What is associated with better substance abuse therapy results?
Tx >90 days
What are the two major types of rehab?
1) Inpatient: 24/7 care, safety, distance from triggers, detox services
2) Outpatient: more flexible to help w. pts needs, provide structure based around specific times of week
What is the importance of community support in treating substance use disorders?
1) Encourage connections
2) Provide access to resources
3) Reduces relapse risk
What are ways to reduce the stigma of addiction?
1) Shift the narrative
2) Use compassionate language
3) Educate the public
What age group is substance abuse prevention often targeted towards?
Teens
