Vulnerable Populations Flashcards
people at greater risk for poor health are considered
under-served/vulnerable populations (greater risk for poor outcomes)
what must nurses do with vulnerable populations
identify health care needs, barriers, and services
our approach with vulnerable populations must be grounded in
TRUST - must recognize our own beliefs and understand the clients illness/situation
***what is the greatest indicator of poor health
low socioeconomic status
**100 percent of the poverty line is the poverty line, T or F
True - effects women and children more commonly
those in poverty have
shorter life expectancy
what are determinants of homelessness
more in poverty fewer affordable housing - developers increase costs alcohol/drug addiction mental illness emergency demands on income
effect of homelessness on health
hypothermia/hyperthermia related illnesses TB HIV/AIDS Poor skin integrity/circulation Diabetes
at risk populations for homelessness
pregnant women/children/adolescents/older adults
what is the largest growing population of homelessness
families and children
organization providing health care services TO shelters and homeless (families)
homeless health initiative
what are we most concerned with adolescence
teen pregnancy - drop out rate (fuels prison system)
greatest indicator of long-term health status
graduating high school
what helps with dropout rates r/t teen pregnancy
schools providing childcare
all teen pregnancies are high risk, why
bodies are still growing - need calories
pelvis is smaller while birthing
not usually seeking prenatal care due to hiding preg.
