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What is Surveillance?
What does Disease & other health event investigation focus on?
Gathers and analyzes data regarding threats to the health of populations
What is the purpose of Outreach?
Locates populations of interest or populations at risk and provides information
What does Screening identify?
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What is Case finding?
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What does Referral and follow-up assist people with?
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What is Case management aimed at optimizing?
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What are Delegated functions?
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What is Health teaching?
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What does Counseling establish?
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What is the purpose of Consultation?
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What does Collaboration commit people or organizations to?
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What is Coalition building?
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What does Community organizing help with?
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What does Advocacy focus on?
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What is Social marketing?
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What does Policy development and enforcement aim to achieve?
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Study Notes
Surveillance
- Ongoing, systematic collection and analysis of health data
- Aims to plan, implement, and evaluate public health interventions
- Monitors health events for effective response strategies
Disease & Other Health Event Investigation
- Systematic data collection regarding health threats
- Identifies sources, cases, and those at risk
- Determines necessary control measures for populations
Outreach
- Targets populations at risk or of interest
- Provides vital information about health concerns and available services
- Encourages engagement with health resources
Screening
- Detects unrecognized health risks and asymptomatic conditions
- Aims to identify individuals who may require further assessment or intervention
Case Finding
- Locates individuals and families with specific risk factors
- Connects them with appropriate health resources and support services
Referral and Follow-Up
- Aids in identifying and accessing necessary resources for health concerns
- Supports individuals, families, and communities in problem resolution
Case Management
- Enhances self-care capabilities of individuals and families
- Coordinated system to provide continuous support and services
Delegated Functions
- Involves direct care tasks under the authority of healthcare practitioners
- Facilitates effective delivery of health services as permitted by law
Health Teaching
- Shares knowledge, skills, and ideas to influence health-related behaviors
- Seeks to change attitudes, values, and practices within communities
Counseling
- Establishes supportive interpersonal relationships to boost self-care
- Aims to enhance coping mechanisms for individuals, families, and communities
Consultation
- Involves problem-solving discussions with community systems or individuals
- Generates solutions to perceived health challenges through collaboration
Collaboration
- Involves multiple parties working towards common health goals
- Enhances the capabilities of participants to promote and protect health
Coalition Building
- Fosters alliances among organizations for shared health goals
- Aims to establish a united front for public health initiatives
Community Organizing
- Facilitates identification of common community problems and goals
- Mobilizes resources to implement collective strategies effectively
Advocacy
- Actively supports individuals’ or communities’ causes
- Develops capacity for individuals and communities to advocate for themselves
Social Marketing
- Applies commercial marketing strategies to public health initiatives
- Influences population behaviors and practices through targeted messaging
Policy Development and Enforcement
- Identifies health issues for decision-maker agendas
- Leads to laws, regulations, and policies that govern health practices
- Enforcement ensures compliance with established health laws and regulations
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Explore the key components of public health surveillance, disease investigation, and outreach strategies. This quiz covers methods of data collection, identification of health threats, outreach to at-risk populations, and the importance of screening and case finding. Test your knowledge of how these practices contribute to effective public health interventions.