Questions and Answers
Which organizations were involved in Bhutan's vaccination program?
Bhutan's vaccination program achieved 90% inoculation in 2 weeks.
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What is the main focus of the Biopsychosocial Perspective?
It looks at biological, psychological, and social factors.
The _____ is critical in understanding social determinants of health.
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What are the three main tiers affecting vaccine uptake according to the content?
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What does the Social Ecological Model focus on?
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Medicalization refers to defining normal life stages as risky.
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Match the following aspects of ecology with their definitions:
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What does cultural ecology examine?
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Study Notes
Family and Community Health: Preventive Medicine
- Bhutan effectively managed pandemic control through rapid response efforts.
- Vaccination campaign achieved 90% population inoculation within two weeks despite a two-month delay in vaccination rollout.
- Collaboration with medical anthropologists contributed to the success of health initiatives.
- 66% coverage achieved in vaccination indicates a strong public health strategy despite geographical challenges between China and India.
Biopsychosocial Perspective
- Focuses on intersecting biological, psychological, and social factors influencing health.
- Biological aspects include genetics and microorganisms such as bacteria and viruses.
- Psychological elements encompass behavior, mental processes, emotions, and motivation.
- Social factors incorporate family, community, housing, ethnicity, and class dynamics.
Bioecological Model
- Brofenbrenner's model examines multiple levels affecting individual health over time:
- Individual: personal health and circumstances.
- Micro: interactions with close social circles.
- Meso: relationships among non-directly engaged systems impacting the individual.
- Macro: broader global health context and its influence on communities.
Subfields of Anthropology
- Archaeology focuses on human artifacts.
- Linguistics examines language usage.
- Biological/Physical anthropology investigates genetics and health-related issues.
- Applied anthropology involves interdisciplinary collaboration on health topics.
Critiques of Epidemiology
- Critiques highlight the biomedical and statistical focus of epidemiology, which may overlook social contexts.
- Concerns about excessive reliance on numerical data, raising questions of subjective experience.
- Medicalization critique points to normal life stages being treated as medical risks, inducing unnecessary fear.
Social Determinants of Health
- WHO defines social determinants as conditions influencing health throughout an individual’s life.
- Major factors include financial resources, power, access to services, and social environments.
- Focus on structural influences underscores the importance of recognizing systemic issues rather than attributing blame to individuals.
Health Behavior Modification and Public Health Opportunities
- Challenges in public health include unhealthy lifestyle choices, pollution, and socioeconomic factors like poverty.
- Evidence-based science and advancements help to address public health challenges effectively.
- Globalization and industrialization can hinder progress in health outcomes and access to care.
Cultural Ecology
- Examines the relationship between humans and their environments.
- Human-centric perspectives shape health and medicine, highlighting the influence of culture on health behaviors and practices.
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Description
This quiz focuses on Family and Community Health with an emphasis on preventive medicine as outlined in the compiled notes by Tope Velasco. Explore the successful strategies for pandemic control and the biopsychosocial perspective related to health. Test your understanding of social and behavioral health concepts, especially in the context of Bhutan's health responses.
