Concept of Man, Health and Illness Flashcards
of complete physical, mental, and social well being
not merely thr absence of disease or infirmity
Health (by WHO)
T or F
tolerance for stress is individual
TRUE
T or F
the ability to maintain a high level of wellness is affected by an indivudal’s ideas, attitude and knowledge
TRUE
is the health problem experiencing by a person subjective or objective?
T or F
only the individual person can say he or she is ill
subjective, TRUE
it is an ** abnormal process** in which the person’s level of functioning is changed compared with a previous level
Illness
Synonymous with disease and may or may not be related to disease
Illness
On a person level, Health is defined according to?
A.
B.
C.
A. how the person feels
B. whether there is absence or presence of sumptoms of illness
C. ability of the individual to carry out activities
Factors that influence Illness
- Self Perception
- Other’s Perception
- Effects of changes in body structure & function
- Effects of changes on roles & relationships
- Effects of changed on roles & relationships
- Cultural & spirital values & beliefs
Two types of illness
Acute and Chronic
characterized by rapid onset of symptoms or relatively short duration
Acute Illness
Symptoms may appear abruptly and subside quickly
may or may not require intervention depending on the cause.
Acute Illness
Illness that lasts for an extended period, usually 6 months or longer, or often for a person’s life
Chronic
type of illness that may have a slow onset
Chronic
Remission under Chronic Illness means symptoms…
a. appear
b. reappear
c.disappear
C. Disappear
Exacerbation under Chronic Illness means symptoms…
a. appear
b. reappear
c.disappear
B. Reappear
3 Factors Affecting Health and Illness (WHO)
- Social and Economic Environment
- Physical Environment
- Person’s Individual characteristics and Behavior
Symptoms reappear
Exacerbation
Symptoms Disappear
Remission
what are the 5 Social and Economic Environement Factors?
- Income and Social Status
- Education
- Social Support Networks
- Culture
- Health Service
A Social & Economic Environment Factor that sates that higher income and social status are linked to better health
Income and Social Status
A Social & Economic Environment Factor that sates that low education levels are linked with *poor health, more stress and lower self confidence
Education
A Social & Economic Environment Factor that sates that greater supoort from families, friends and communities is linked to better health
Social Support Networks
A Social & Economic Environment Factor that sates that customs and traditions, and the belief of the family and community affect health
Culture
A Social & Economic Environment Factor that sates that access and use of services that prevent and treat disease influence health
Health Services
Safe water and clean air
a. physical environment
b. social & economic
c. person’s indiv characteristic and behavior
Physical Environment
Employment And working condition
a. physical environment
b. social & economic
c. person’s indiv characteristic and behavior
Physical Environment
Genetics, Gender, Coping skills, and Personal Behavior
a. physical environment
b. social & economic
c. person’s indiv characteristic and behavior
C.
11 Stages of Health Seeking Behavior
Stage 1 : Symptom Experiences
Stage 2 : Self-treatment or Self-medication
Stage 3: Communication to Others
Stage 4: Assessment of Symptoms
Stage 5: Sick-role Assumption
Stage 6: Concern
Stage 7: Efficacy of treatment
Stage 8: Selection of treatment
Stage 9: Treatment
Stage 10: Assessment of Effectiveness of Treatment
Stage 11: Recovery and Rehabilitation
Stage of health seeking behavior where you are recognizing and assuming you are sick
Stage 5: Sick Role assumption
Stage of Health Seeking Behavior where you are questioning if the fever is still ordinary
Stage 6: Concern
Stage of Health Seeking Behavior where u are questioning if the paracetamol works
Stage 8: Efficacy of Treatment
Last stage of Health Seeking behavior where you are going back to optimal level
Stage 11: Recovery and Rehabilitation
describes as the organized response of a society to the health problems of its population
Health Care Delivery System (HDS)
the organization of people, institutions, and resources that deliver health care services to meet the health needs target population
Health care system
Level of Prevention/ care that promotes health and prevents Disease (health prevention and disease prevention)
example: Immunization/ Vaccination, Teaching
Primary Level
Level of Prevention/ care that has Diagnosis and Early Treatment
Secondary Level
Level of Prevention/ care that has Rehabilitation, Health Restoration & Palliative Care
Tertiary Level
Factors Influencing Delivery of HC
- Cost
- Access
- Safety and Quality
A group of position that are similar in nature and level of skill that can be carried out by or more individuals
Job
a group of JOBS that are similar in type of work and are usually found throughout an industry or work environment
Occupation
a *type of Occupation** that meets certain criteria that raise it to a level above that of an occupation
Profession
7 Criteria of a Profession (BOSSCAP)
Body of Knowledge
Ongoing Research
Service Orientation
Specialized Education
Code of Ethics
Autonomy
Professional Organization
T or F
All professions are occupations but not all occupations are professions.
True
a SET OF ATTRIBUTES, a way of life that implies responsibility and commitment
Professionalism
Process of ACQUIRING characteristics of a professional
Professionalization
