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Sociocultural Approach To Health And Illness Flashcards

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What is the sociocultural approach to health and illness?

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It is a perspective that examines how social and cultural factors influence health behaviors, beliefs, and outcomes.

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True or False: The sociocultural approach only considers biological factors in health.

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False

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Name one social factor that can affect health.

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Socioeconomic status

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Fill in the blank: The sociocultural approach emphasizes the impact of __________ on health.

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Culture

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What role does culture play in health behaviors?

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Culture shapes beliefs, practices, and attitudes towards health and illness.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the sociocultural approach? A) Social networks B) Genetic predisposition C) Cultural beliefs D) Health education

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B) Genetic predisposition

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True or False: Health disparities can be influenced by sociocultural factors.

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True

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What is the significance of social support in health?

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Social support can improve health outcomes and provide emotional and practical assistance.

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Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the shared values and practices of a group that influence health.

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Culture

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How does socioeconomic status affect health?

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It influences access to resources, healthcare, and healthy living conditions.

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Multiple choice: Which group is most likely to experience health disparities? A) High-income individuals B) Minorities C) Elderly D) All of the above

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B) Minorities

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What is cultural competence in healthcare?

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It is the ability of healthcare providers to understand and respect diverse cultural beliefs and practices.

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True or False: The sociocultural approach ignores individual behaviors.

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False

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Name one way that stigma can impact health.

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It can discourage individuals from seeking help or treatment.

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Fill in the blank: __________ can influence how individuals perceive symptoms and seek care.

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Cultural beliefs

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What is the relationship between health literacy and the sociocultural approach?

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Health literacy is influenced by cultural and social factors, affecting how individuals understand and utilize health information.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a cultural determinant of health? A) Education B) Genetics C) Environment D) All of the above

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A) Education

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What is the impact of migration on health from a sociocultural perspective?

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Migration can lead to changes in health behaviors and access to healthcare, often resulting in health challenges.

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True or False: The sociocultural approach only applies to physical health.

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False

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Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the collective health outcomes of a specific population group.

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Population health

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How can public health initiatives benefit from a sociocultural approach?

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By tailoring programs to fit the cultural and social contexts of target populations.

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What is the role of community in health according to the sociocultural approach?

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Community influences health behaviors, provides support, and shapes access to resources.

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Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method used to assess sociocultural factors in health? A) Surveys B) Focus groups C) Interviews D) All of the above

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D) All of the above

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True or False: The sociocultural approach suggests that health is solely an individual concern.

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False

25
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What is an example of a cultural practice that may influence health?

A

Dietary restrictions based on religious beliefs.

26
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What is the sociocultural approach to health and illness?

A

It is a perspective that examines how social and cultural factors influence health behaviors, beliefs, and outcomes.

27
Q

True or False: The sociocultural approach only considers biological factors in health.

A

False

28
Q

Name one social factor that can affect health.

A

Socioeconomic status

29
Q

Fill in the blank: The sociocultural approach emphasizes the impact of __________ on health.

A

Culture

30
Q

What role does culture play in health behaviors?

A

Culture shapes beliefs, practices, and attitudes towards health and illness.

31
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the sociocultural approach? A) Social networks B) Genetic predisposition C) Cultural beliefs D) Health education

A

B) Genetic predisposition

32
Q

True or False: Health disparities can be influenced by sociocultural factors.

A

True

33
Q

What is the significance of social support in health?

A

Social support can improve health outcomes and provide emotional and practical assistance.

34
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the shared values and practices of a group that influence health.

A

Culture

35
Q

How does socioeconomic status affect health?

A

It influences access to resources, healthcare, and healthy living conditions.

36
Q

Multiple choice: Which group is most likely to experience health disparities? A) High-income individuals B) Minorities C) Elderly D) All of the above

A

B) Minorities

37
Q

What is cultural competence in healthcare?

A

It is the ability of healthcare providers to understand and respect diverse cultural beliefs and practices.

38
Q

True or False: The sociocultural approach ignores individual behaviors.

A

False

39
Q

Name one way that stigma can impact health.

A

It can discourage individuals from seeking help or treatment.

40
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ can influence how individuals perceive symptoms and seek care.

A

Cultural beliefs

41
Q

What is the relationship between health literacy and the sociocultural approach?

A

Health literacy is influenced by cultural and social factors, affecting how individuals understand and utilize health information.

42
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a cultural determinant of health? A) Education B) Genetics C) Environment D) All of the above

A

A) Education

43
Q

What is the impact of migration on health from a sociocultural perspective?

A

Migration can lead to changes in health behaviors and access to healthcare, often resulting in health challenges.

44
Q

True or False: The sociocultural approach only applies to physical health.

A

False

45
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the collective health outcomes of a specific population group.

A

Population health

46
Q

How can public health initiatives benefit from a sociocultural approach?

A

By tailoring programs to fit the cultural and social contexts of target populations.

47
Q

What is the role of community in health according to the sociocultural approach?

A

Community influences health behaviors, provides support, and shapes access to resources.

48
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is a method used to assess sociocultural factors in health? A) Surveys B) Focus groups C) Interviews D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

49
Q

True or False: The sociocultural approach suggests that health is solely an individual concern.

A

False

50
Q

What is an example of a cultural practice that may influence health?

A

Dietary restrictions based on religious beliefs.

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