Community - Intro & HP Flashcards
Four concepts of community (GARP)
Geography
Affiliation
Resources
Relationships (Power)
CoH - adaptation and harmony
Lay
CoH - absence of disease
Medical
CoH - multidimensional & holistic
Nursing
CoH - A state of enough physical, mental…
WHO
CoH - Psychology, sociology, psychiatry
Academic
WHO Definition of health?
A state of enough (3 well being) to enable people to (2) in the (2 &) of the _____________ in which they live.
State of enough mental, physical & social well-being to enable people to actively participate and work productively in the social & economic life of the community in which they live
_____ is a broad manifestation of wellness of body, mind, and environment and is viewed as an essential resource for everyday living.
Health
Key to all community practice?
Doing with, not to or for
The aim of health promotion is…
The achievement of health for all
The process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health. Health is therefore seen as a resource for everyday life, not just the objective.
Health Promotion WHO - 1986
Health promotion involves the entire…
Population in context of their everyday life
Health promotion is directed toward…
Action on determinants ofhealth
Health promotion combines…
Diverse, complementary approaches
Health promotion aims particularly at…
Effective and concrete public participation
Health promotion recognizes that these people have an important role.
Health Professionals - primary health care
Mandala - centres on, and is encircled by
Individual/Family
Culture
4 outer circles of Mandala? PPPH
Personal Behaviour
Psych-social Environment
Physical Environment
Human Biology
The 4 quadrants of the Mandala? MCBH
Medical Care System
Community & Lifestyle
Biosphere
Human Made Environment
Three major issues that still persist regarding health promotion? (DPL)
Disadvantaged groups
Persistent preventable illness
Lacking community support 4 chronically ill
To achieve the goal of “health for all,” ways must be found to overcome three challenges: (DIE)
Decrease Inequality
Increase prevention effort
Enhance peoples ability to cope with illness
Three mechanisms intrinsic to health promotion are
Self Care
Mutual Aid
Healthy Environments
Refers to the decisions made and the behaviours practised by an individual specifically for the preservation of health; encouraging this means encouraging healthy choices.
Self-Care
Refers to people’s efforts to work together to deal with concerns; it implies people helping each other; supporting each other emotionally; and sharing ideas, information, and experiences.
Mutual Aid