HLTC24H3 Chapter : other summaries.doc

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Who"s def"n of health: health is a state of social, mental and physical well-being not just the absence of diseases. Public health- preventing disease by community efforts through education, nurses for services, treatment before disease and development of social machinery for individuals in the community to maintain health. Social medicine- political actions integrated with health efforts. Population health- individual determinants of health do not act in isolation but rather in a complex fashion (unemployment =isolation, poverty, homelessness) Collective health- 1970"s, role of ordinary people and social movements shaping health outcomes. Governments in the early 20th century tried to improve health around the borders by working together with more sanitation and quarantine and safer measure at work to increase productivity. Activists and agencies that carry out health efforts and believe it"s good for people receiving it. Looks at spread of diseases worldwide (causes and consequences) Deals with humanitarian response to disasters and emergencies ex. (political, ecological threats)

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Match each term with the correct definition.

- A. B. C. D.	Public Health
- A. B. C. D.	Personal Health
- A. B. C. D.	Community Health
- A. B. C. D.	Population Health
- A. B. C. D.	Global Health

A.	Health status of people who are not organized and do not identify as a group.
B.	Individual actions and decision making that affect the health of an individual or his or her immediate family.
C.	Health problems, issues and concerns that transcend national boundaries.
D.	Health status of a defined group of people and the actions and conditions to promote, protect and preserve their health.
E.	Actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in which people can be healthy can occur.

What are social determinants of health? How do social determinants of health contribute to the development of illness? What is a communicable disease chain? Are there steps that a nurse can take to break a link within the communicable disease chain? Give a specific example.

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Psychology number 1 is most important

This assignment comprises two components: a behavioral health prevention program design, and a behavioral health prevention summary report, addressing the behavioral and psychological factors promoting healthy living and disease prevention.

1.Behavioral Health Prevention Program

Design a behavioral health prevention program that outlines the program and addresses the following:

Program mission and vision, including theoretical knowledge of working with individuals and families in the community.

Stakeholders involved in the program: patients; paraprofessionals; therapists; educational institutions; public health, government, and community agencies; the local community; etc.

Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders.

Behavioral and psychological barriers that impede behavior modification and disease prevention: role of behavior and prevention in maintaining health.

Recommendations for behavior modification and disease prevention: factors promoting healthy living and factors promoting disease prevention.

2. Behavioral Health Prevention Summary Report

Write a summary report (1,250-1,500 words) about the information gleaned from the behavioral health prevention program design process.

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