Module 1-2 Flashcards
Role kf CHN that Detects deviation from health of individuals, families, groups, and communities through contacts/visits with them
Health monitor
What is the role of the CHN IN identifying signs and symptoms of illness, change of behavior. Cultural belief that may affect health
Health Monitor
Considered as “Entry Point” in working with families/community
Individuals
This type of approach views man as an organism composed of different organs systems (parts) which in order to function properly, they have to be properly organized at different levels.
Atomistic approach
This approach views man a whole organism with interrelated and interdependent parts functioning to produce behavior (acceptable or unacceptable) to the society
Holistic approach
A group of people sharing the same characteristics, developmental stage or common exposure to particular environmental factors
Population Group
A group or collection of individuals interacting in social units ns sharing common interests, characteristics, values and goals
Community
An organization directed towards providing technical collaborations with member states in accordance with each country’s needs and capacities.
World Health Organization (
A core function of the WHO to provide leadership on matters critical to health and engage in partnerships where joint action is needed.
Leadership
a core function of WHO to set norms and standards for health and health related issued and to promote and monitor their implementation
Quality Assurance
The 5 Core Function of the WHO
Leadership
Research
Quality Assurance
Ethics
Technical Support
It is the science and art of preventing disease prolonging life and promoting health and efficiency through organized community effort for the sanitation
Public Health
In talking about Public Health, what are its 3 core functions?
Assessment
Policy Development
Assurance
core function of PUBLIC HEALTH that to inform, educate, and empower people about health issues
Assurance
core function of PUBLIC HEALTH to mobilize community partnerships to identify and solve health problems
Assurance