Health Education - Overview Flashcards
A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and note merely the absence of disease and infirmity
Health
A state characterized by soundness and wholeness of human structures, bodily and mental functions
Health
Different Dimensions of Health
Physical, Social, Mental, Spiritual, Emotional
It is the biological integrity of an individual
Physical Health
Optimum functioning of his physical and physiological abilities
Physical Health
Freedom from any disease or disability
Physical Health
the ability of an individual to make correct judgments or sound decisions to cope with situations or conditions affecting her daily activities
Mental Health
Positive sense of purpose and underlying belief in one’s own worth
Self esteem
the ability of an individual to cope with stress and strain
Emotional Health
the ability of an individual to relate well with others regardless of status or position
Social Health
Interact effectively with other people and the social environment
Social Health
Involvement of the support system
Social Health
- recognizes the supernatural aspect of divine healing and the individuals’ communion with his/her creator
Spiritual Health
- one’s belief in a transcending, unifying force
Spiritual Health
- concern for issues which affect one’s value system
Spiritual Health
Factors that Affect Optimum Level of Functioning
Socio-economic
Behavioral
Political
Hereditary
Environmental
Health Care System
lower income groups
Socio-economic factors
DOPE meaning
depressed, oppressed, powerless and exploited (DOPE)
3L meaning
Least, Lost Last
power and authority to regulate the environment and the social climate by the politicians and decision makers
Political Factors
laws and policies which may impact on health care system and health care practice
Political Factors
factors which tremendously impacts the environment and its resources
Environmental Factors
pollution, communicable diseases due to poor sanitation
Environmental Factors
waste and sewerage disposal system and management
Environmental Factors
- level of functioning is affected by certain habits
- lifestyle, health care, child-bearing practice
- determined by the culture and ethnic heritage
Behavioral Factors
- genetic makeup of a person
- inherited diseases and genetic risks
Hereditary Factors
totality of all policies, infrastructures, facilities equipment, products, human resources which addresses the health needs of the people
Healthcare System
- Babylon and catalonan, pre-Hispanic religious practices: Bababylan and Albularyo
Pre-colonial period