Vulnerability and Vulnerable Populations Flashcards
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vulnerability
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- condition in which individuals or gorups are highly susceptible to harm
- means “to wound” in latin
- can be vulnerable socially, personally, financially, environmentally, etc.
2
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vunerable populations
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- infants/children
- elders
- very sick
- pregnant women
- mentally ill
- poverty
- homeless
- prisoners
3
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disenfranchisement
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- refers to a feeling of separation from mainstream society
- individual does not have an emotional connection w/ any particular group or with society in general
4
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victimization
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- victim blaming has become part of the outlook on care for the poor
- victim blaming may relieve society from assuming responsibility for environmental issues and issues surrounding the delivery of health services
5
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powerlessness and finances
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- poverty is common among vulnerable groups
- vulnerable groups lack control over critical financial resources
6
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children and adolescents in poverty
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- inc risk of chronic dz
- trauma induced injuries
- developmental delays
- poor nutrition
- inadequate immunizations
- iron deficiency anemia
- higher incidence of URIs
- concentration difficulties/absenteeism from school
7
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elders as a vulnerable population
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- fixed income
- live alone
- chronic health problems
- transportation
- nutrition
8
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underrepresented ethnic groups
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- Hmong
- years of education
- lower socioeconomic status
- limited access to care
9
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2 types of poverty
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- generational poverty: being in poverty for 2 generations
- situational poverty: shorter time, caused by a circumstance
10
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TANF
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- temporary assistance for needy families
- federal
- requires employment
- temporary
11
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2 things to get you out of poverty
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- relationships: who they know
- education: help them develop a skill
