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What does the third level of the SEM focus on?

  • Networks between individuals and businesses (correct)
  • Rules and policies guiding behavior
  • Authoritative decisions by government bodies
  • Individual health decisions

Which aspect is emphasized at the organizational level of the SEM?

  • Networks of media and advocacy groups
  • Enforcement of behavior-determining regulations (correct)
  • Promotion of healthy relationships
  • Community-based therapy options

Which level of the SEM is capable of influencing all other levels through policy-making?

  • Policy/enabling environment level (correct)
  • Community level
  • Organizational level
  • Individual level

What is a primary focus of community level interventions?

<p>Networking between health institutions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do organizations influence health behaviors according to the SEM?

<p>Through enforcing behavior-determining regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a part of the community level in SEM?

<p>Government policy decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of strategies can be used at the level of policy/enabling environment?

<p>Laws and regulations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An example of an intervention at the community level could include:

<p>Public health campaigns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Social Ecological Model primarily focus on?

<p>The interplay between multiple levels of influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a level of the Social Ecological Model?

<p>Economic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does the SEM emphasize as crucial for public health strategies?

<p>Considering a variety of influencing factors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is an example of an individual-level factor in the SEM?

<p>Knowledge and skills (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the SEM model view the influence of policies?

<p>Policies can interact with various societal factors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do interpersonal factors play in the SEM?

<p>They provide external influences from social networks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the SEM, which stage encompasses external influencers such as friends and family?

<p>Interpersonal level (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the overlap between levels in the SEM?

<p>It highlights the interdependence of various influences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

The Social Ecological Model (SEM)

  • The SEM views individuals within their social context, including their interactions with people, organizations and communities
  • The SEM highlights the interdependence of individual, relationship, community, and societal factors
  • It helps to understand human behavior and how it’s influenced by the social and physical environments

Levels of the SEM

  • Individual: This level considers internal factors like knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and skills
    • Age, education level, sexual orientation, and economic status are important individual factors
  • Interpersonal: External factors like family, friends, and physicians influence behavior at this level
    • Social norms, identity and role definition shape individual choices and behavior
  • Community: This is about the networks of individuals, businesses, and organizations within a community
    • It includes businesses, media, advocacy groups, and the built environment
  • Organizational: This level focuses on the rules and policies of organizations that promote or discourage healthy behavior
    • Workplace, schools, and social organizations
    • Organizations enforce rules that influence behavior
  • Policy/Enabling Environment: This level involves governmental laws, regulations, and policies that can shape all other levels
    • Laws can impact disease prevention and control

Applying the SEM

  • The SEM is a framework for addressing public health issues by targeting interventions at multiple levels
  • This model can be applied to understand and address various public health challenges, including:
    • Domestic Violence Against Women
    • Childhood Obesity
    • Substance Abuse
    • Depression
    • COVID-19

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