Module 1 Flashcards
Definition of Health
a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
social determinants of health
The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age, shaped by the distribution of money, power, and resources at global, national, and local levels
6 dimensions of health
physical, social, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, environmental
What is Primary health care
Social model of health and a framework for thinking about health. Improvements in health and well being are achieved by addressing the social and environmental determinants of health, in tandem with biological and medical factors.
Principles of Primary Health Care
Access equity, Community participation, empowerment Cultural sensitivity Intersectoral collaboration. Health promotion. Appropriate technology.
what are the Social Determinants of Health
income and social status Social support networks Education and literacy Employment/working conditions Social environments Physical environments Personal health practices and coping skills Healthy childhood development Biology and genetic environment Health services gender culture
Selective Primary health care
Health promotion initiatives aimed at certain groups or specific issues
Comprehensive Primary health care
Health promotion initiatives aimed at health and wellness for the whole community
Primary prevention
strategies aimed at maintaining health and wellbeing and preventing illness
Primary Health care
working towards equitable social circumstances for all people, equal access to health care and community empowerment
Social Determinates of health are the
social factors that impact on health
Primary Health care is a
set of principles to guide health professionals in helping people to create socially just, equitable conditions for good health
