MODULE 2 Family as a source & resource for health

Question 1

The family is a continuous interlocking human relationship organized in such a way that when there is a change in one family member, the other family members are affected.

Answer 1

Family Systems Theory

Question 2

Stressful family life events cause illness

Answer 2

Death of a spouse 

Separation

Question 3

Family support can improve health

Answer 3

 Marital status and contact with relatives  Presence of number of living children

Question 4

Families to have increased knowledge on health issues:

Answer 4

1. Health promotion
2. Health maintenance
   ww 3. Disease prevention
3. Early detection of Illness
4. Rationale of treatment 6. Prognosis

Question 5

Very young children in the family have good state of health according to standards in health care:

Answer 5

1. Fully immunized
2. Normal nutritional status
3. Breastfed
4. Normal mental & physical development
5. Normal growth & development

Question 6

Adolescent children are not involved in adolescent problems such as: dd

Answer 6

1. Drug addiction 2. School truancy & delinquency 3. Premarital & sexual relationship

Question 7

Young growing families who are within the reproductive age group have embraced responsible parenthood as a way of life thus practicing :

Answer 7

1. Family planning
2. Maternity care
3. Proper child care & child rearing practices