Week 2: Family and Community as Context for Health

Question 1

what is family?

Answer 1

Family is anything the patient says it is. (it is subjective)

Question 2

what are the characteristics of a healthy family?

Answer 2

1. Incorporates the need for stability with the need for growth and change
2. having flexible structure
3. can accept help from “outside”
4. are a cohesive unit along flexibility
5. have influence on the environment
6. hardiness and resilience in coping

Question 3

what did the 2016 census tell us about how families are changing?

Answer 3

• 1 person households are the most common
• divorce is more common
• multigenerational households are more common

Question 4

what is a community?

Answer 4

people, place, function

Question 5

what are the characteristics of a healthy community?

Answer 5

1. healthy individuals engaged in collective relationships to create a supportive environment
2. collective capacity to problem solve
3. adequate housing conditions
4. safe environment
5. sustainable resources
6. meets the basic needs of residents
7. respect and support each other
8. involves the community in the local government
9. promotes and celebrates history and culture
10. provide easily accessible and appropriate social and medical support
11. diverse and innovative economy
12. sustainable economy