Module 1: Intro to primary health care

Question 1

What is primary health care

Answer 1

the first point of contact a person has with a health service. e.g. GP, community clinics

Question 2

What are the 9 National Health Priority areas?

Answer 2

1. cancer control (1996)
2. Cardiovascular health (1996)
3. injury prevention (1996)
4. mental health (1996)
5. diabetes (1997)
6. Asthma (1999)
7. Obesity (2008)
8. Dementia (2012)
9. Arthritis (2002)

Question 3

What are some of the sustainable development goals (united nations)?

Answer 3

• end poverty, in all its forms, everywhere
• achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
• ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns

Question 4

What are behavioural risk factors (SNAP)

Answer 4

smoking, nutrition, alcohol, physical activity.

Question 5

What are the 6 stages of behavioural change?

Answer 5

1. pre-contemplation
2. contemplation
3. determination
4. action
5. maintenance
6. recurrence

Question 6

What strategy is used for motivational interviewing?

Answer 6

the 5 As

Question 7

What do the 5 As stand for?

Answer 7

Ask
Assess
Advise/ Agree
Assist
Arrange