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What does health equity refer to?
What does health equity refer to?
Health equality means providing different resources to individuals according to their needs.
Health equality means providing different resources to individuals according to their needs.
False (B)
List all examples of social determinants of health (SDOH).
List all examples of social determinants of health (SDOH).
Income, Education access
The ______ process in public health involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
The ______ process in public health involves assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
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Match the following figures with their contributions to public health:
Match the following figures with their contributions to public health:
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Which of the following is NOT a domain of social determinants of health (SDOH)?
Which of the following is NOT a domain of social determinants of health (SDOH)?
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Health promotion only involves health education.
Health promotion only involves health education.
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What major report helped lay the foundations for the modern public health system?
What major report helped lay the foundations for the modern public health system?
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Which nurse is known as the founder of the Frontier Nursing Service?
Which nurse is known as the founder of the Frontier Nursing Service?
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Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing included hospital sanitation and decreasing mortality rates during the Crimean War.
Florence Nightingale's contributions to nursing included hospital sanitation and decreasing mortality rates during the Crimean War.
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What organization did Clara Barton found?
What organization did Clara Barton found?
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The ________ was known for conducting screenings and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ________ was known for conducting screenings and contact tracing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Match the nurse with their primary focus:
Match the nurse with their primary focus:
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What was a key goal of the mobile health clinics established for rural communities?
What was a key goal of the mobile health clinics established for rural communities?
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Dorothea Dix advocated for humane mental health care and the establishment of state-run psychiatric hospitals.
Dorothea Dix advocated for humane mental health care and the establishment of state-run psychiatric hospitals.
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What type of healthcare disparities were identified in underprivileged communities during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What type of healthcare disparities were identified in underprivileged communities during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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_____ was the primary author of 'Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not'.
_____ was the primary author of 'Notes on Nursing: What It Is and What It Is Not'.
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What intervention was emphasized by Dr. Chokshi to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What intervention was emphasized by Dr. Chokshi to save lives during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Study Notes
Health Equity and Equality
- Health equity is a human right, not a privilege, allowing individuals to achieve optimal health regardless of socioeconomic or environmental factors.
- Health equality involves equal distribution of resources and opportunities for all community members.
- Health disparities are unequal health outcomes often present between individuals with and without insurance.
- Health promotion encompasses activities to enhance health and well-being, including education, policy changes, and community engagement.
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
- SDOH are non-medical factors impacting health and well-being.
- Domains of SDOH include healthcare quality, neighborhood environment, social/community context, economic stability, and access to education.
- Examples of SDOH include income, employment, food security, social support, neighborhood conditions, education, housing, and access to utilities.
Public Health Nursing Process
- Assessment: Gathering and analyzing data to identify community health needs.
- Diagnosis: Identifying problems or risks affecting the community.
- Planning: Developing strategies to address identified issues, often collaborating with community leaders. Prioritizing interventions based on community needs and resources.
- Implementation: Executing the planned strategies, including health education, disease prevention, advocacy, and case management.
- Evaluation: Assessing outcomes of interventions to determine effectiveness and efficiency.
Key Public Health Figures
- Lemuel Shattuck: Laid the groundwork for public health infrastructure, establishing state and local health departments. His report emphasized sanitation, clean water, and disease prevention.
- Lilian Wald: Founder of public health nursing, advocating for healthcare access for the poor, especially immigrants. She promoted holistic, community-based nursing, improving child health and school attendance.
- Mary Breckinridge: Focused on nurse midwifery and rural healthcare, decreasing maternal and infant mortality rates in underserved areas. She founded the Frontier Nursing Service.
- Clara Barton: Established disaster relief and emergency care, including services during the Civil War. She founded the American Red Cross.
- Florence Nightingale: Pioneered hospital sanitation and nursing reform during the Crimean War, decreasing mortality rates. Author of "Notes on Nursing."
- Dorothea Dix: Advocated for mental health reform, aiming for ethical mental health care practices and the establishment of state-run psychiatric hospitals.
Public Health Nursing/Interventions in Practice (Podcast Examples)
- Podcast 1: Boston Neighborhood Health Disparities: Explores how SDOH (income, housing, healthcare access, environmental conditions) impact disparities in life expectancy between neighborhoods.
- Podcast 2: COVID-19 Response and Health Equity: Highlighted the uneven impact of the COVID-19 pandemic across communities. Demonstrated the need for equitable vaccine distribution, tailored communication, and partnership to address misinformation.
Examples of Health Equity Promotion
- Mobile Health Clinics: Provide accessible healthcare and health education to marginalized communities, especially those in rural areas experiencing increased rates of chronic disease. Improve medication access and address the barriers to necessary resources.
- Addressing Food Insecurity: Offer resources such as vouchers for farmers' markets and assistance with SNAP/WIC programs.
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Test your knowledge on health equity, equality, and the impact of social determinants on health outcomes. This quiz covers essential concepts related to public health and community health promotion. Explore factors that influence health disparities and learn about the public health nursing process.
