Personal Resource, Environmental and PHC

Question 1

Describe the interrelationship of the dimensions of the individual

Answer 1

Physical 
Developmental
Psychosocial
Cultural
Spiritual

Question 2

Explore the influences of spirituality on health

Answer 2

Influences attitudes to health and illness
Spiritual beliefs may affect decisions regarding medical care
May help to cope, may provide a sense of strength, reduce stress, help achieve desirable health outcomes.

Question 3

Identify environmental factors which man influence health

Answer 3

Physical
Socioeconomic
political

Question 4

Explain the potential impact of environmental factors on health

Answer 4

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Question 5

Identify the nurses’ role in environmental health

Answer 5

Assess and detect hazards when they exist
Provide information to individuals and aggregates on the health effects of environmental toxins and more global hazards
Report serious environmental threats to appropriate agencies
Develop and implement school-based and workplace wellness programs
Aid in the formulation of public policy and legislation involving the environment
Help prevent excessive exposure to immediate toxins and larger, global hazards
Help facilitate behaviour change in people

Question 6

Explain the five principles of primary health care

Answer 6

Accessibility - A continuing and organized supply of essential health services available to all people with no unreasonable geographic or financial barriers

Public Participation - individuals and communities have the rights and responsibility to be active partners in making decisions about their health care and the health of their communities

Health Promotion - the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health

Appropriate Technology -method of care, service delivery, procedures and equipment that are socially acceptable and affordable

Intersectoral Collaboration - commitment from all sectors is essential for meaningful action on health determinant