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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of health indicators?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of health indicators?
- Sensitive
- Valid
- Timely (correct)
- Reliable
What are health indicators used for?
What are health indicators used for?
- To determine causation and control of diseases
- To indicate priorities for resource allocation
- To monitor implementation of health programs
- All of the above (correct)
What is the importance of health indicators?
What is the importance of health indicators?
- To measure changes and provide factual information about health services performance
- To show progress towards fulfilling established goals
- To serve as markers of health status
- All of the above (correct)
What types of measures are health indicators usually expressed as?
What types of measures are health indicators usually expressed as?
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Why do community health team members need to assess the health status of the community?
Why do community health team members need to assess the health status of the community?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Health Indicators
- A characteristic of health indicators is NOT that they are subjective.
Purpose of Health Indicators
- Health indicators are used to measure the health status of a population or community.
- They are used to identify health problems, monitor changes, and evaluate the effectiveness of health programs.
Importance of Health Indicators
- Health indicators are important because they provide a basis for health planning and decision-making.
- They help to identify health priorities and allocate resources effectively.
Types of Health Indicators
- Health indicators are usually expressed as rates (e.g., mortality rate, morbidity rate), ratios (e.g., sex ratio), or proportions (e.g., percentage of population with a certain condition).
Community Health Assessment
- Community health team members need to assess the health status of the community to identify health problems, prioritize health interventions, and develop targeted health programs.
- Assessing the health status of the community helps to develop a comprehensive understanding of the community's health needs.
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