chapter 11 Flashcards
geopolitical
a specific area possessing geographic boundaries and sharing the same governing structure
phenomenologic
a group of people who share a common interest or belief
community assessment
examination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural influences of the environment that surrounds a specific group of people
windshield survey
observation of a community while driving a car to collect data for a community assessment
epidemiologic approach as a framework for community assessment
a broad-based collaborative effort among federal, state, territorial, private, and non-private organizations
components of a epidemiologic approach
describing the disease or disability & determining relationships that can predict health status
geographic information systems
developing and testing interventions
top 10 leading health indicators
- physical activity
- overweight, obese
- tobacco use
- substance abuse
- responsible sexual behavior
- mental health
- injury & violence
- environmental quality
- immunization
- access to healthcare
community as a partner framework
uses a systems approach with a focus on partnerships to effect change
the 8 parts that interact in the community as a partner framework
- physical environment
- health and social service
- economy
- transportation
- safety
- politics and government
- communication
- education and recreation
functional health status approach
evaluates health patterns in the community
- provides insight into how groups respond to problems and take action
developmental models and approaches
use a retrospective historic approach to understand cultural changes overtime to provide information for future initiatives
community assessment asset-based approach
identifies community resources and strengths along with community needs
collaborative model
assessment by an interdisciplinary team and members of the community
