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What is the primary role of primary health care (PHC) according to the Alma-Ata Declaration?
What is the primary role of primary health care (PHC) according to the Alma-Ata Declaration?
Which characteristic is NOT part of the four core characteristics of primary care?
Which characteristic is NOT part of the four core characteristics of primary care?
Which of the following principles was emphasized in the Declaration of Alma-Ata?
Which of the following principles was emphasized in the Declaration of Alma-Ata?
What does the term 'whole-of-society approach' in PHC imply?
What does the term 'whole-of-society approach' in PHC imply?
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What was a significant consequence of the abandonment of PHC principles post-Alma-Ata?
What was a significant consequence of the abandonment of PHC principles post-Alma-Ata?
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Study Notes
Primary Health Care (PHC)
- Emphasizes a whole-of-society approach to enhance health systems and distribute well-being equitably.
- Integrates primary care with essential public health functions to form a core element of health services.
- Utilizes multisectoral policies and actions to strengthen health initiatives.
- Encourages empowerment of individuals and communities to participate actively in their health.
Primary Care Characteristics
- Central to the services aspect of PHC, differing from its broad societal approach.
- First contact access ensures individuals have a point of entry into the health system.
- Continuity of care supports ongoing patient-provider relationships and follow-ups.
- Comprehensiveness guarantees a wide range of health services addressing various needs.
- Coordination facilitates seamless transitions between different care providers and settings.
Declaration of Alma-Ata (1978)
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Established fundamental principles for PHC including:
- Emphasis on human rights and social justice within health initiatives.
- Commitment to equity, solidarity, and evidence-based, community-oriented care.
- Promotion of self-determination and active participation in health governance, alongside intersectoral collaboration.
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Defined operationally, primary care was recognized as the foundational, accessible, and coordinated level of health services for individuals, families, and communities.
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Initial principles of PHC faced neglect post-declaration, reducing the focus on broader community health strategies to a narrow service delivery model centered on primary care.
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Explore the foundational concepts of primary health care as outlined in key declarations. This quiz covers the integration of primary care and public health, the role of multisectoral action, and the significance of community empowerment in health systems.
