322 midterm Flashcards
population-aggregate
a collection of people who share one or more personal or environmental characteristics that are LOOSELY associated with one another
example of a population-aggregate
*** may have similar disease process or live in the same area
EXAMPLE: all the children in broome county who have type 1 DM
community
a collection of people who interact with one another and whose COMMON INTERESTS form a basis for a sense of unity or belonging
example of community
people who participate in a support group for people with type 1 DM
what are the three public health core functions
assessment
policy development
assurance
assessment
-systematic data collection on the population
important to have -infrastructure on where to put the data you’re collecting
- monitor the populations health status to identify existing or potential health problems
example of assessment
covid tracing data collection
policy development
- inform, educate and empower people regarding health issues
- develop and support local, state, national and international legislation that support and promote the health and well-being of the population
- use scientific knowledge base to make policy decisions
- mobilize partnerships b/w nursing and many other disciplines
assurance
- Make sure that essential community oriented health services are available
- Enforce laws and regulations that protect health of population and ensure safety
- Link health services with people
trust vs mistrust stage age
0-18 months INFANCY
autonomy vs shame and doubt age
18-36 months
TODDLER
initiation vs guilt age
3-5 years old
PRESCHOOLER
industry vs inferiority age
ages 6-12
SCHOOLAGE
Identity vs role confusion age
12-18
ADOLESCENCE
trust vs mistrust stage
Skills and abilities emerge that illustrate the child’s growing sense of independence and autonomy
§ If children are encouraged and supported in their increased independence become more confident and secure in their own ability to survive in the world
§ If children are criticized, overly controlled, or not given the opportunity to assert themselves begin to feel inadequate, become overly dependent upon others, lack self-esteem, and feel a sense of shame or doubt in their abilities