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Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for maximizing limited resources?
Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned for maximizing limited resources?
The COVID-19 global outbreak has affected health systems by restricting access to essential family planning services.
The COVID-19 global outbreak has affected health systems by restricting access to essential family planning services.
True
What is the primary goal of public health?
What is the primary goal of public health?
To prevent disease, prolong life, and promote physical health.
The world has seen an urgent case for global cooperation because ___ is safe until everyone is safe.
The world has seen an urgent case for global cooperation because ___ is safe until everyone is safe.
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More than 5.2 million children under age 5 die from preventable causes every year.
More than 5.2 million children under age 5 die from preventable causes every year.
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What is the mission of public health in relation to social justice?
What is the mission of public health in relation to social justice?
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What has caused the number of children receiving vaccinations to decrease?
What has caused the number of children receiving vaccinations to decrease?
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Study Notes
Public Health Nursing in the Philippines
- Health Promotion & Disease Prevention are crucial strategies to maximize limited resources, especially in the context of a small national budget.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and Health for All as key global health goals.
- The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) also support the vision of a healthier world for all, with an emphasis on healthy families forming the foundation of healthy communities.
Global and National Health Situation
- COVID-19's impact: The pandemic has challenged health systems worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), impacting both service delivery and access to care.
- Prioritizing basic health services: Vital areas like family planning, maternal/child health, and essential immunizations have been significantly affected by the pandemic.
- Challenges to routine immunization: Factors like transportation difficulties and fear of COVID-19 have resulted in a decline in routine childhood immunizations.
- Inadequate health budgets: The national budget for healthcare in the Philippines remains limited, requiring creative strategies to optimize resource utilization.
- Local government unit contributions (LGUs): Local governments supplement the national budget, but the exact extent of their contributions is not fully documented.
Public Health: Definitions and Mission
- Public health as a science: This field focuses on the knowledge and skills nurses need to effectively implement interventions that benefit the public's well-being.
- Public health as an art: Public health nurses utilize creativity and ingenuity in applying knowledge and skills to ensure the optimal health and comfort of individuals and communities.
- The mission of public health: Social justice is a central tenet, striving to guarantee basic health rights for all individuals.
Key Areas of Focus
- Organized community efforts: Focus on environmental sanitation, control of infectious diseases, education about personal hygiene, and access to early diagnosis and preventive treatment.
- Development of social machinery: Creating a social mechanism to ensure every citizen has a standard of living that supports health and longevity.
- Public health nursing: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through organized community efforts.
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This quiz explores the role of public health nursing in the Philippines, focusing on health promotion, disease prevention, and the impact of COVID-19 on health services. It also discusses key global health goals such as Universal Health Coverage and the Sustainable Development Goals. Test your knowledge on the challenges and strategies in public health nursing in a resource-limited setting.
