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Which of the following is NOT typically involved in the initial review of data and identification of preliminary priorities?
Which of the following is NOT typically involved in the initial review of data and identification of preliminary priorities?
What is the primary purpose of establishing criteria for setting priorities?
What is the primary purpose of establishing criteria for setting priorities?
Which type of information is most useful to gather during the initial stages of identifying community needs?
Which type of information is most useful to gather during the initial stages of identifying community needs?
During the ranking phase of a priority-setting process, what is a typical action participants may be asked to do?
During the ranking phase of a priority-setting process, what is a typical action participants may be asked to do?
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Why is it important to validate the identified priorities?
Why is it important to validate the identified priorities?
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What does the text suggest should be an important focus for public officials, school principals, police, and the health department?
What does the text suggest should be an important focus for public officials, school principals, police, and the health department?
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Which of these is an example of an established criteria during the priority setting phase?
Which of these is an example of an established criteria during the priority setting phase?
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What should understanding and interpreting the data help the team do?
What should understanding and interpreting the data help the team do?
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Which of the following best describes the 'locus' element of community?
Which of the following best describes the 'locus' element of community?
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Which of the following is an example of 'sharing', as it relates to community?
Which of the following is an example of 'sharing', as it relates to community?
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What does 'joint action' primarily contribute to within a community?
What does 'joint action' primarily contribute to within a community?
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What does 'diversity' encompass within the context of a community?
What does 'diversity' encompass within the context of a community?
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What is the purpose of a community health needs assessment?
What is the purpose of a community health needs assessment?
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Which of the following BEST defines a community according to the provided definitions?
Which of the following BEST defines a community according to the provided definitions?
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Which of the following is NOT identified as a 'community benefit'?
Which of the following is NOT identified as a 'community benefit'?
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What is a key feature of a diverse community?
What is a key feature of a diverse community?
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According to the 'guiding principles', what priority is given to those living in poverty?
According to the 'guiding principles', what priority is given to those living in poverty?
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What is meant by the idea that a community is 'networking'?
What is meant by the idea that a community is 'networking'?
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What is a responsibility of not-for-profit health care organizations according to the guiding principles?
What is a responsibility of not-for-profit health care organizations according to the guiding principles?
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Which of these is a characteristic of a community with formal structures?
Which of these is a characteristic of a community with formal structures?
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What does the concept of 'asset-based community development' refer to?
What does the concept of 'asset-based community development' refer to?
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What is a potential outcome of a community's social networks?
What is a potential outcome of a community's social networks?
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What does 'divisiveness' primarily refer to within the context of community fragmentation?
What does 'divisiveness' primarily refer to within the context of community fragmentation?
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According to the information, what is a primary motivator for joining a community focused on public service?
According to the information, what is a primary motivator for joining a community focused on public service?
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Which of the following BEST illustrates the concept of a community?
Which of the following BEST illustrates the concept of a community?
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Health care facilities should aim to do what in their community benefit programs?
Health care facilities should aim to do what in their community benefit programs?
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What crucial factor is needed for successful community benefit programs, outlined in the text?
What crucial factor is needed for successful community benefit programs, outlined in the text?
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What is the initial step in the outlined 'PROCESS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT'?
What is the initial step in the outlined 'PROCESS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH DEVELOPMENT'?
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During the planning phase of a community health needs assessment, what action is specifically emphasized?
During the planning phase of a community health needs assessment, what action is specifically emphasized?
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What should health care organizations be prepared to demonstrate regarding their community service efforts?
What should health care organizations be prepared to demonstrate regarding their community service efforts?
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Which statement accurately reflects a primary function of local public health laboratories (PHLs)?
Which statement accurately reflects a primary function of local public health laboratories (PHLs)?
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In the process of community health development, what type of data should be identified to describe the health and needs of the community?
In the process of community health development, what type of data should be identified to describe the health and needs of the community?
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What is the main function of the National Reference Laboratory System (NRLS) within the public health infrastructure?
What is the main function of the National Reference Laboratory System (NRLS) within the public health infrastructure?
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Regarding resource availability within a community health assessment, which of the following is a primary area to consider?
Regarding resource availability within a community health assessment, which of the following is a primary area to consider?
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Which activity is most likely performed by local PHLs to support disease control programs?
Which activity is most likely performed by local PHLs to support disease control programs?
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What is the central role of the National Institute of Health (NIH), UP-Manila in the national health system?
What is the central role of the National Institute of Health (NIH), UP-Manila in the national health system?
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How does the relationship between local PHLs and state health departments and laboratories primarily affect local services?
How does the relationship between local PHLs and state health departments and laboratories primarily affect local services?
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What is a primary function of medical technologists in public health, as highlighted in the context?
What is a primary function of medical technologists in public health, as highlighted in the context?
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Which of the following is NOT a stated purpose of medical technologists in public health?
Which of the following is NOT a stated purpose of medical technologists in public health?
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What is identified as a significant challenge facing local public health laboratories?
What is identified as a significant challenge facing local public health laboratories?
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Which area of laboratory technology is specifically mentioned as requiring advanced facilities and security?
Which area of laboratory technology is specifically mentioned as requiring advanced facilities and security?
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Besides testing and analysis, what is another responsibility of medical technologists in public health?
Besides testing and analysis, what is another responsibility of medical technologists in public health?
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What is a critical area where public health laboratorians collaborate with other professionals?
What is a critical area where public health laboratorians collaborate with other professionals?
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Which of the following is a critical issue related to the public health workforce that requires attention?
Which of the following is a critical issue related to the public health workforce that requires attention?
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In the context of public health, resources such as instrumentation can be addressed through which strategic methods?
In the context of public health, resources such as instrumentation can be addressed through which strategic methods?
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Study Notes
Community Health
- A community is a group of people living in the same place or sharing a common characteristic. It can be defined as a fellowship, a social group, or a collection of people with common interests, goals, and backgrounds.
- Communities are structured by relationships, governed by norms, reciprocity, shared values, inclusiveness, and mutual respect.
- Communities have formally recognized institutions like schools and churches that govern social behaviours.
- Communities are diverse and draw on the skills and capacities of their residents for collective benefit and goal achievement.
- Communities network, relying on friends, family, coworkers, and other social contacts for emotional and physical support and access to resources.
- Communities possess multiple forms of capital, including natural (environment), human (knowledge, experience), built (infrastructure), and economic capital (wealth), affecting projects and service provisions.
Definition of Community in Public Health
- Communities are diverse and perceived differently by individuals with various backgrounds.
- Defining elements include a sense of place or locale (locus), shared perspectives and interests, collective action, diversity, and avoiding divisiveness (overemphasis on individualism).
- Communities engage in joint action, which often creates strong bonds and unity.
Process of Community Health Development: Health Needs Assessment
- Step 1: Plan assessment, engage community members and organizations.
- Step 2: Define the purpose and scope of assessment using single organization or multiple organization models.
- Step 3: Identify data related to community health and needs (e.g., demographics, socioeconomic status, health status, risk factors, health behaviours).
- Step 4: Understand and interpret the data, identify community health problems.
- Step 5: Prioritize and select health needs, determining the weights and importance of each (i.e., magnitude, severity, historical trends, community impact, feasibility of interventions.)
- Step 6: Document and communicate findings- communicate results to the community using clear and accessible formats (reports, tables, graphs).
Role of Medical Technologists in Public Health
- Medical technologists play a crucial supportive role in various public health functions and activities.
- Their role is critical for identifying and addressing infectious diseases and outbreaks, ensuring preparedness for health emergencies, and performing analyses supporting disease monitoring.
Modernizing Medical Technologists as Part of the Public Health Workforce
- Modernized medical technologists can be critical public health workers.
- Integration and support of diverse staff from various backgrounds (including those with non-tertiary education), promoting their proficiency, and fostering partnerships between public health and community-based organizations can be effective methods.
- Identifying and addressing the needs of marginalized communities, such as those with limited access to resources, could be a solution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Community Health Workers
- Community Health Workers (CHWs) are people in communities that provide health services in place of professionals in other healthcare settings.
- They are vital to healthcare in developing countries.
- CHWs provide care in various settings and fulfil varying roles including home visits, disease prevention, environmental sanitation, and healthcare education.
- CHW governance is focused on establishing relationships and accountability to formal health services to ensure a smooth process in coordinating healthcare.
- Incentives and disincentives are both crucial factors in retaining CHWs. Incentives encourage them to continue their work. Disincentives should be minimized to avoid decreasing morale and retention.
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This quiz explores the concept of community health, defining what constitutes a community and the various factors that shape it. Learn about the relationships, norms, and forms of capital that characterize communities and influence social behavior and support systems. Ideal for understanding collective efforts in community development.
