Principles and Components of Primary Health Care- PPPHC Flashcards
What is the WHO definition of health from 1948?
Health is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What are the four pillars of Primary Health Care (PHC)?
Community participation, intersectoral coordination, appropriate technology, and support mechanisms.
Define Primary Health Care (PHC).
PHC is essential health care made universally accessible to individuals and families through their full participation, and at a cost they can afford.
What are the essential components of PHC?
Health education, nutrition, immunisation, maternal and child care, safe water, sanitation, treatment of endemic diseases, mental health, and essential drugs.
List the objectives of PHC.
Increase access to health services, promote community involvement, develop community satisfaction, and advocate for public health policies.
What was the significance of the 1978 Alma-Ata conference?
It declared health as a fundamental human right and introduced the goal of “Health for All” through PHC.
Name three obstacles to health highlighted in the Alma-Ata declaration.
Malnutrition, ignorance, and contaminated water supply.
Why is community participation important in PHC?
It ensures health programmes meet the community’s actual needs and promotes sustainability.
What is intersectoral coordination in PHC?
It involves collaboration across sectors like agriculture, education, and housing to improve health outcomes.
What are the challenges in implementing PHC?
Poor staffing, lack of financial support, inadequate infrastructure, and focus on curative over preventive care.
What are the measures to ensure effective PHC implementation?
Encourage community participation, allocate resources effectively, develop quality standards, and promote research.
What role does appropriate technology play in PHC?
Appropriate technology ensures healthcare is scientifically sound, locally adapted, affordable, and sustainable.
What is the importance of equitable distribution in PHC?
Equitable distribution ensures all people, regardless of socio-economic status, have access to health services.
What are the eight essential components of PHC?
Health education, nutrition, maternal and child care, immunisation, sanitation, mental health, treatment of diseases, and essential drugs.
How does PHC contribute to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC)?
PHC provides accessible, equitable, and comprehensive care as the foundation for UHC.
