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What is the primary focus of integrated health services, one of the fundamental elements of PHC?
What is the primary focus of integrated health services, one of the fundamental elements of PHC?
- Focusing solely on disease prevention
- Meeting people's health needs throughout their lives (correct)
- Addressing only the immediate health concerns
- Treating acute illnesses in hospitals
Addressing the broader determinants of health through multisectoral policy and action aims to achieve what?
Addressing the broader determinants of health through multisectoral policy and action aims to achieve what?
- To focus solely on medical interventions
- To improve health by tackling social, economic, and environmental factors (correct)
- To disregard the effects of policy and action
- To concentrate on individual lifestyle choices only
Why is empowering individuals, families, and communities a fundamental element of PHC?
Why is empowering individuals, families, and communities a fundamental element of PHC?
- Because it encourages them to rely solely on traditional medicine.
- Because it enables them to take charge of their own health. (correct)
- Because it reduces the need for medical professionals.
- Because it shifts responsibility entirely to the individual
How does PHC facilitate health systems in meeting individuals' diverse health needs?
How does PHC facilitate health systems in meeting individuals' diverse health needs?
How do district health services relate to primary healthcare delivery?
How do district health services relate to primary healthcare delivery?
How do provinces and functional municipal districts relate in terms of health service delivery?
How do provinces and functional municipal districts relate in terms of health service delivery?
What is the primary purpose of the District Health System, in terms of resource management?
What is the primary purpose of the District Health System, in terms of resource management?
Why is the District Health System organized as a geographic area?
Why is the District Health System organized as a geographic area?
In what areas does PHC facilitate health systems to meet individuals' diverse health needs?
In what areas does PHC facilitate health systems to meet individuals' diverse health needs?
What is a key characteristic of the District Health System?
What is a key characteristic of the District Health System?
Flashcards
Integrated Health Services
Integrated Health Services
Meeting people's health needs throughout their lives using coordinated and comprehensive services.
Determinants of Health
Determinants of Health
Addressing factors influencing health through policies and actions across various sectors.
Empowerment in Healthcare
Empowerment in Healthcare
Empowering individuals, families, and communities to take control of their own health.
District Health System
District Health System
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Study Notes
- Primary Health Care (PHC) has three fundamental elements:
- Integrated health services to meet people's health needs throughout their lives
- Addressing the broader determinants of health through multisectoral policy and action
- Empowering individuals, families, and communities to take charge of their own health
- PHC facilitates health systems in meeting individuals' diverse health needs
- Health systems range from health promotion and disease prevention to treatment and rehabilitation
- The District Health System utilizes existing borders to divide resources into sizable portions
- The District Health System is a geographic area where healthcare services are managed and provided to a defined population
- Provinces are sub-divided into functional municipal districts for administrative purposes
- Health districts are used to provide a package of healthcare services to the people living in that district
- The district health service is the main vehicle through which primary healthcare services are delivered to the population
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