Public Health and Mental Health Terms

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What does the term 'Pasma' refer to in the context of health?

A strategy for health administration

An exposure illness caused by conflicting elements (correct)

A mystical belief related to supernatural causes

A curse in Filipino cultural beliefs

Which of the following beliefs is associated with 'gaba' in Filipino culture?

A curse (correct)

A common cold syndrome

A strategic health plan

A type of illness caused by exposure

What is one of the key recommendations made by the 58th World Health Assembly for eHealth services?

Draw up a long-term strategic plan (correct)

Promote local superstitious beliefs

Increase exposure illness recognition

Develop traditional healing practices

'Sumpa' is associated with which aspect in Filipino cultural beliefs?

Curses Signup and view all the answers

What is a recommended approach to enhance ICTs for health?

Build closer collaboration with private and non-profit sectors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT addressed by mhGAP?

Bipolar Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the mhGAP initiative?

Partnerships to reinforce and accelerate efforts Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the global health workforce provides mental health care?

1% Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about stigma in relation to mental health is accurate?

Stigma is consistently associated with mental disorders in low- and middle-income countries. Signup and view all the answers

How much do most low- and middle-income countries spend on mental health treatment and prevention per person?

Less than US$ 2 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a priority area for mhGAP?

Mental disorders in children Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many people worldwide suffer from a mental health disorder?

1 in 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the majority responsibility for successful scaling up of mental health services according to mhGAP?

A collaboration of government, health professionals, civil society, communities, and families Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of balance (Timbang) primarily relate to in Filipino self-care practices?

The physiological elimination of impurities Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception linked to mental illness within some cultural beliefs?

It is often viewed as divine punishment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following practices is NOT associated with the Indigenous health belief regarding the body as a vessel?

Psychotherapy sessions Signup and view all the answers

In Filipino health beliefs, what is the primary consequence of rapid shifts from 'hot' to 'cold'?

It leads to illness and disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the view of the body's boundaries in relation to health and illness?

They serve as a protection against both natural and supernatural forces Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a 'warm' environment according to Filipino health perceptions?

It is essential for maintaining optimal health Signup and view all the answers

In terms of health beliefs, what is thought to result from an imbalance according to the principles discussed?

Illness due to humoral pathology and stress Signup and view all the answers

How does the cultural belief in protection align with the understanding of health in the Indigenous context?

It underscores safeguarding against external negative influences Signup and view all the answers

What does the Filipino belief of namaligno refer to?

Disease caused by supernatural intervention Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Kaloob ng Diyos' signify in Filipino culture?

Unexpected events attributed to God's grace Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the roles of the Department of Health (DOH) regarding health policy?

To provide national policy direction Signup and view all the answers

What is a key objective of eHealth services according to the given content?

To reach vulnerable groups with appropriate services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a function of national electronic public-health information systems?

Direct provisioning of health insurance Signup and view all the answers

What does the content suggest about evidence-based eHealth standards?

They should involve multi-sectoral collaboration. Signup and view all the answers

What principle is emphasized regarding the handling of patient information?

Respect for confidentiality and privacy Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the Kaloob ng Diyos belief in relation to life events?

It broadly attributes all events to divine influence. Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of using eHealth solutions in healthcare?

Faster processes for ordering systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes a key aspect of legislation in eHealth?

Support for the eHealth vision Signup and view all the answers

How does interoperability in healthcare benefit information exchange?

It allows for efficient and effective disease monitoring Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant outcome of reducing unnecessary diagnostic tests through eHealth?

Reduced time and costs for health consumers Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of electronic health or medical records?

They facilitate the sharing of health information Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT an example of eHealth solutions?

Traditional paper medical records Signup and view all the answers

What role do telehealth services play in healthcare delivery?

They provide a platform for remote consultations Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of implementing national health data standards?

To enhance the reliability of health data exchange Signup and view all the answers

What is one strategy to ensure compliance with health data standards for interoperability?

Implementation of software certification or accreditation Signup and view all the answers

What does CHITS stand for in the context of health information management?

Community Health Information Tracking System Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'investment' in the context of eHealth?

Funding required for executing health strategies and plans Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the purpose of eHealth solutions?

To provide a platform for health care institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the eHatid EMR software application?

It integrates with mobile android devices Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Community Health Information Tracking System (CHITS) developed?

2004 Signup and view all the answers

Which component is essential for the establishment of health information exchange?

Infrastructure support for health information systems Signup and view all the answers

What helps organize relevant customized forms in CHITS for effective workflow integration?

Module organization based on DOH and Philhealth programs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definition of Terms

Blood Bank: A location for storing blood and plasma for transfusions.
Blood Donation: The process of collecting, testing, preparing, and storing blood components.
Confirmatory Test: An analytical test using a device, tool, or equipment with a different chemical or physical principle to validate results from a prior screening test.
Insurance: Protection against possible eventualities.
Public Health: The science of protecting and improving the health of communities and individuals.
Senior Citizen: An elderly person, typically retired and living on a pension.
Schizophrenia: A serious mental disorder marked by abnormal interpretations of reality, potentially causing hallucinations, delusions, and severely disordered thinking/behavior, impacting daily life.
Dementia: A general term for impaired memory, thinking, or decision-making abilities, interfering with everyday tasks, not a specific disease.
mhGAP (Mental Health Global Action Program): A WHO initiative aimed at increasing resources for mental health and substance use disorders, particularly in low- and lower-middle-income countries, to reduce the burden of these conditions. Priority disorders addressed include depression, schizophrenia, suicide, epilepsy, dementia, alcohol and drug use disorders, and mental disorders in children.

Objectives of mhGAP

Reinforce commitment from governments, international organizations, and stakeholders to allocate more financial and human resources to mental health and substance use disorder care.
Achieve higher coverage for key mental health interventions in low and lower-middle-income countries.

Treatment Gap

Mental, neurological, and substance use disorders are highly prevalent worldwide, contributing to significant disease, death, and disability.
Stigma and human rights violations are prevalent, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
About 1 in 10 people suffer from a mental health disorder globally, and 1 in 4 families have a member with a mental disorder. Fewer than 1% of the global health workforce provides mental health care, and most low and middle-income countries spend less than $2 per capita on mental health services.

The Mental Health Act (Republic Act No. 11036)

Aims to enhance the delivery of integrated mental health services while protecting the rights of service users.
Establishes a national mental health policy to improve the well-being of all Filipinos.
States that all Filipinos have a fundamental right to mental health.

Key Strategic Guiding Principles (eHealth)

eHealth must serve the needs of clients and focus on the needs of the individuals receiving care.
Collaboration with key stakeholders is essential to the eHealth vision.
Users should play a role in the development and implementation of eHealth.
Key stakeholders are critical to achieving the vision.
A phased approach enables more efficient resource management.

Other Significant Factors (and Laws, Regulations)

Various acts, policies, and other guidelines aim to support mental health care, such as Acts for Local Government, Rural Health, and the Philippine Medical Act of 1959.
Several acts address specific aspects like dangerous drugs, early childhood care, and blood services.

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Test your knowledge of key terms related to public and mental health. This quiz covers definitions and concepts that are essential for understanding these fields, including blood donation, schizophrenia, and dementia. Discover how these terms impact health care and community well-being.