Health And Awareness Flashcards
What is health according to the World health organization
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
Wellness
An active process through which people become aware of, and make choices towards, a more successful existence
Health simplified
State of physical, mental and social well-being
Wellness simplified
Enhance well-being
Objective health perspective
> Depends on data
Measures of health - vital signs, laboratory and diagnostic tests
level of control of diagnosed conditions
does not depend on a person’s views-it’s set
Subjective health perspective
> Depends on a person feelings and their experiences
Self reported
Focus varies from person to person
influenced by health benefits, perceptions and experiences
Dimensions of health
Global health
Environmental health
Societal health
Individual health
Dimensions of health at primary health care level
Individual health
>physical
>mental
>emotional
>spiritual
>social
>sexual
Physical health
It refers to the condition of your body, includes not only absence of disease but also fitness level
Mental health
The ability of the mind to process and understand information and experiences
Emotional health
The ability to process and express our thoughts, feelings and behaviors. The ability to cope with and manage our emotions
Spiritual health
An understanding and acceptance of your connection to the world and your place in it. Includes health beliefs
Sexual health
Requires a positive and respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences, free of coercion(force), discrimination and violence
Social health
The ability of an individual to form healthy and rewarding interpersonal relationships with other people
Key concepts
> a person’s health is not unidimensional
a single health condition does not define the health of a patient
a single health condition does not only affect a single dimension of a person’s health
health care professionals have a responsibility to consider patients holistically
Addressing the various dimensions of health requires collaborative practice
