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What are the fundaments of primary health care?
What are the fundaments of primary health care?
When did primary health care begin?
When did primary health care begin?
How many levels of health care service are mentioned in the text?
How many levels of health care service are mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of primary health care?
What is the main focus of primary health care?
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What aspects does primary health care involve according to the text?
What aspects does primary health care involve according to the text?
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What does primary health care reflect and evolve from according to the text?
What does primary health care reflect and evolve from according to the text?
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What is the ultimate goal of primary health care?
What is the ultimate goal of primary health care?
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Which level of care deals with more complex problems?
Which level of care deals with more complex problems?
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What is the main focus of community participation in primary health care?
What is the main focus of community participation in primary health care?
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Which level of care involves Teaching hospitals and Regional hospitals?
Which level of care involves Teaching hospitals and Regional hospitals?
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What is the process by which individuals and families assume responsibility for their own health and that of the community?
What is the process by which individuals and families assume responsibility for their own health and that of the community?
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What does intersectoral collaboration in primary health care ensure?
What does intersectoral collaboration in primary health care ensure?
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Which principle emphasizes organizing health services around people's needs and expectations?
Which principle emphasizes organizing health services around people's needs and expectations?
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Primary Health Care
- The main focus of primary health care is on providing essential health care to individuals and communities, emphasizing equity, accessibility, and community participation.
History of Primary Health Care
- Primary health care began in 1978 with the Alma-Ata Declaration, which emphasized the importance of primary health care in achieving health for all.
Levels of Health Care Service
- There are three levels of health care service: primary, secondary, and tertiary.
Aspects of Primary Health Care
- Primary health care involves not only curative aspects but also preventive, promotive, and rehabilitative aspects.
Reflection and Evolution of Primary Health Care
- Primary health care reflects and evolves from the social and economic conditions of the community.
Ultimate Goal of Primary Health Care
- The ultimate goal of primary health care is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Complex Problems
- Secondary level of care deals with more complex problems, while tertiary level of care deals with the most complex cases.
Community Participation
- The main focus of community participation in primary health care is to empower individuals and communities to take control of their health.
Levels of Care
- Tertiary level of care involves Teaching hospitals and Regional hospitals.
Self-Care and Empowerment
- Self-care and empowerment is the process by which individuals and families assume responsibility for their own health and that of the community.
Intersectoral Collaboration
- Intersectoral collaboration in primary health care ensures that health services are coordinated with other sectors, such as education, agriculture, and housing, to address the social determinants of health.
Organizing Health Services
- The principle of organizing health services around people's needs and expectations emphasizes people-centered care.
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Test your knowledge about the fundamentals of primary health care, including its history, principles, and accessibility. This quiz covers the essential concepts outlined in Unit 1 of the course 'Primary Health Care and Health Promotion'.
