S1: Intro to PASS

Question 1

What is the biopsychosocial model?

Answer 1

An interdisciplinary model that looks at the intersections between biology, psychology and socio-environmental factors and examines how they play a role in health and disease

Question 2

Why is the biopsychosocial model important?

Answer 2

Acknowledges that health is more complex than just biological processes.
Not all illness can be treated with physical intervention.
Provides a more holistic approach to health interventions.

Question 3

What components make up the biopsychosocial model?

Answer 3

BIO        - physiology
              - genetics 
               - pathogens 
PSYCHO - cognition 
                - emotion 
                - behaviour 
SOCIAL   - social class 
                - employment 
                - social support

Question 4

What is public health?

How is it underpinned by population and social sciences?

Answer 4

The art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organised efforts of society.

Since public health looks at health promotion through the organised efforts of society, the study of population and social interactions, and behaviours underpins the work of public health.

Question 5

What are the three domains of public health?

Answer 5

Health improvement
Health protection
Healthcare