chapter 2 (unit 3) Flashcards
who is responsible for the supervision of healthcare and hospitals in both the public and private sectors in KSA?
the ministry of health
what are the two aspects of health?
physical and mental health
what is physical and mental health?
Physical Health : For humans, physical health means a good body health, which is healthy because of regular physical activity (exercise), good nutrition, and adequate rest.
mental health: people’s cognitive and emotional well-being. A person who enjoys good mental health does not have a mental disorder.
the WHO defenition of mental health
a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community
WHO says the main determinants to health are:
- the social and economic environment
- the physical environment
- the person’s individual characteristics and behaviors
what is the growth rate in KSA?
1.63% per year
what is the percentage of the pop under 25 yaers?
51%
what is the characterastec of Saudi Arabia’s population?
rapidly growing and a large cohort of youths
when did the preventive servieces start?
in early 1925s, when the public health department was established in Makkah
when was the first school of nursing?
in 1926
when was the first school of health and emergencies?
in 1927
when was the esablishment of MOH?
in 1950
when SA adopet the concept of primary healthcare?
in 1978
when SA promot for PHC as the basisi of its health delivary system?
in 1983
services provided in KSA
- 60% free of charge through 13 health directorates.
-20% free of charge through other govermental agencies.
-20% provided by the non-govermental sector, which i sgrowing rapidly.
what is the position of KSA in the world’s health system by WHO?
KSA is ranked 26th among 190 countries
how many levels does SA has?
it ahs three levels: priamry, secondary, tertiary
Organization structure of health care in KSA
There are 13 health regions—> lead by Regional Director—> supervises one or
more of health provinces through provincial health directorate—> supervises and manages at least one general hospital and a number of health centers, and private health sector.
who is the major government provider and financer of health care services?
MOH
how many hospitals and primary healthcare centers do we have in KSA?
244 hospitals (33277 beds), and 2037 PHC
what is the haelthcare facilitates in KSA?
1- MOH facilities
2- milaitary hospitals
3-NGHA
4-MODA
5-MOI
6-referral hospital
7-private facilities
what is the hospitals of NGHA?
- King abdul-aziz medical city, Riyadh(King fahad, 650 beds)
- King abdul-aziz medical city, Jeddah (king Khalid, 350 beds)
-King abdul-aziz medical city, Dammam (100 beds)
what is the hospitals of MODA?
◦ Riyadh Military Hospital Al Kharj, Riyadh (1,000+ beds);
◦ Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, Riyadh (150+ beds);
◦ North West Armed Forces Hospital, Tabuk (350 beds);
what is the hospitals of MOI?
Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh (500 beds)
