Health and Social Care Flashcards
A combination of physical health and social and emotional wellbeing, and not just the absence of disease or illness
Health and wellbeing
The feeling a person has and how they handle them
Emotional wellbeing
The condition of a person’s body and how well it is working
Physical health
Eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, exercising, having access to healthcare, having a safe place to keep warm
Good physical health
Positive self-image and high self-esteem, feeling positive emotions, ability to understand and express emotions, manage negative emotions
Good emotional wellbeing
Confidence to meet new people , form new relationships, participate in communities, regularly socialise
Good social wellbeing
The person’s ability to form and maintain healthy relationships with others
Social wellbeing
Inherited conditions, Physical ill health, Mental ill health, Physical abilities, Sensory impairments
Physical factors
P - Physical symptoms, pain, discomfort, more difficult to keep active
E - Stressed and anxious about their health, poor/low self-image and self-esteem
S - Lack of confidence in forming relationships, symptoms make it difficult to join in social activities
Effects of inherited conditions
Nutrition, Physical activity, Smoking, Alcohol, Substance misuse
Lifestyle factors
Supportive/ unsupportive relationships, Social inconclusion/exclusion, Bullying, Discrimination
Social factors
Religion, Gender roles and expectations, Gender identity, Sexual orientation, Community participation
Cultural factors
Employment situation (employed/ unemployed/ part-time etc.), Financial resources (income, inheritance, savings pension)
Economic factors
Housing needs/condition/location, Home environment (Parental conflict, abuse), Exposure to pollution (air, noise, light)
Environmental factors
Includes housing needs (size), housing conditions (good/ poor) and housing location (urban/ rural)
Housing
