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Which model of primary health care emphasizes sharing decision-making processes between health professionals and community members?
In which primary health care model do community members actively participate in identifying and prioritizing health problems?
What is the key feature of the Community Managed PHC model regarding responsibility for health?
Which primary health care model is characterized as having the highest level of community participation?
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What impact does awareness of potential have on community members in the Community Managed PHC model?
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Which PHC model is characterized by viewing health as the joint responsibility of health professionals and community members?
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What is a defining characteristic of the Hospital or Clinic Based PHC Model?
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What is true about the Community Oriented PHC Model in terms of community participation?
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Which PHC model is best exemplified by free medical missions?
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Which PHC model is characterized as being paternalistic in nature?
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What involvement do community members have in the Community Oriented PHC Model?
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What is the expected change in the community when utilizing the Hospital or Clinic Based PHC Model?
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In the context of community health assessments, which model involves conducting community diagnoses and home visits?
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Which primary health care model emphasizes the community's role in identifying and prioritizing health issues?
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What is a major characteristic of the Community Managed PHC model?
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In which model do community members not need to depend on health professionals for their basic health needs?
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Which model is described as having the greatest level of community participation?
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What impact does the awareness of their own potential have on community members within the Community Managed PHC model?
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Which PHC model is characterized by health being perceived as the sole responsibility of healthcare professionals?
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What is a defining feature of the Community Managed PHC Model?
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Which model emphasizes that health is a collective responsibility but still regards community members as beneficiaries?
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What principle does the Community Oriented PHC Model predominantly rely on when implementing strategies?
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How does the Hospital or Clinic Based PHC Model impact community involvement?
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Which PHC model is known for being paternalistic, impacting how decisions are made about community health?
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What is a common misconception about the Community Oriented PHC Model?
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Which model can lead to behavioral changes among community members but may also be viewed as deceptive?
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Study Notes
PHC Models Overview
- Four recognized primary health care (PHC) models differentiate participation levels:
- Hospital or Clinic Based PHC Model
- Community Oriented PHC Model
- Community Based PHC Model
- Community Managed PHC Model
Hospital or Clinic Based PHC Model
- Characterized by a focus on health to the people.
- Authoritarian in nature, with minimal community involvement.
- Health viewed as the sole responsibility of doctors, treating community members as mere recipients of care.
- Best exemplified by free medical missions, with no expected changes in the community.
- Does not foster health improvement or community engagement.
Community Oriented PHC Model
- Health for the people, with a paternalistic approach to care.
- Doctors and health professionals share responsibility for health, while community members are seen as potential beneficiaries.
- Involves community consultation, but ultimate decisions rest with health professionals.
- Can be deceptive, potentially leading to behavioral changes among community members.
- Utilized frequently by health workers during initial community visits.
- Employs community diagnoses and home visits to gather input, though community input ends after initial consultations.
Community Based PHC Model
- Emphasizes health with the people, representing a democratic model.
- Encourages active discussions, planning, and decision-making regarding health issues by both community members and health professionals.
- Community members are actively involved in identifying and prioritizing health problems.
- Fosters collaboration where the community seeks solutions to its own health issues.
Community Managed PHC Model
- Focuses on health by the people, representing the highest level of participation in health care.
- Health responsibilities are shared among all individuals in the community.
- Encourages self-reliance among community members, leading to potential structural changes within the community.
- Reduces dependency on professional health workers for basic medical and health needs.
PHC Models Overview
- Four recognized primary health care (PHC) models differentiate participation levels:
- Hospital or Clinic Based PHC Model
- Community Oriented PHC Model
- Community Based PHC Model
- Community Managed PHC Model
Hospital or Clinic Based PHC Model
- Characterized by a focus on health to the people.
- Authoritarian in nature, with minimal community involvement.
- Health viewed as the sole responsibility of doctors, treating community members as mere recipients of care.
- Best exemplified by free medical missions, with no expected changes in the community.
- Does not foster health improvement or community engagement.
Community Oriented PHC Model
- Health for the people, with a paternalistic approach to care.
- Doctors and health professionals share responsibility for health, while community members are seen as potential beneficiaries.
- Involves community consultation, but ultimate decisions rest with health professionals.
- Can be deceptive, potentially leading to behavioral changes among community members.
- Utilized frequently by health workers during initial community visits.
- Employs community diagnoses and home visits to gather input, though community input ends after initial consultations.
Community Based PHC Model
- Emphasizes health with the people, representing a democratic model.
- Encourages active discussions, planning, and decision-making regarding health issues by both community members and health professionals.
- Community members are actively involved in identifying and prioritizing health problems.
- Fosters collaboration where the community seeks solutions to its own health issues.
Community Managed PHC Model
- Focuses on health by the people, representing the highest level of participation in health care.
- Health responsibilities are shared among all individuals in the community.
- Encourages self-reliance among community members, leading to potential structural changes within the community.
- Reduces dependency on professional health workers for basic medical and health needs.
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Test your knowledge on the four recognized models of Primary Health Care (PHC). This quiz covers concepts such as community-oriented, community-based, and hospital-based PHC models and their characteristics. Assess your understanding of how these models influence health service participation.
