Understanding Community Types and Definitions

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Which factors are linked to non-communicable diseases in urban settings?

Access to recreational facilities

Poor planned or unplanned urban housing (correct)

High levels of education

Availability of healthcare providers

What contributes to the prevalence of communicable diseases in urban areas?

Importance of urban parks

High access to healthcare

Crowding and lack of adequate ventilation (correct)

Robust sanitation systems

Which determinant is NOT associated with socially vulnerable groups living in urban areas?

Access to safe transportation (correct)

Food security

Housing conditions

Proximity to hazards

Which of the following health outcomes is likely to be influenced by poor water and sanitation conditions?

Diarrhoeal diseases Signup and view all the answers

What urban factor is a significant driver for health disparities?

Low health literacy levels Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of a rural community?

Extreme similarity in objectives and lifestyles Signup and view all the answers

Which type of community is characterized by a complex division of labor?

Urban community Signup and view all the answers

Which factor distinguishes suburban communities from urban and rural communities?

Lower density and separation of residential and commercial areas Signup and view all the answers

What primarily brings together members of interest communities?

Common interest or passion Signup and view all the answers

What type of community is formed by geographic boundaries?

Place community Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding urban communities?

They have a high degree of heterogeneity in lifestyles. Signup and view all the answers

What term describes communities formed due to external events or situations?

Circumstance communities Signup and view all the answers

What best describes the nature of interaction in rural communities?

Frequent and direct face-to-face interactions Signup and view all the answers

Which determinant of health includes factors such as safe housing and local food markets?

Social environment Signup and view all the answers

What is classified as a social determinant of health related to the availability of recreational opportunities?

Availability of community-based resources Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT a contributor to health disparities?

Access to recreational activities Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main rural risk factors for health disparities?

Geographic isolation Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best reflects the meaning of health disparities?

They are inequalities in healthcare provision across different groups. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor that contributes to rural health disparities?

Higher rates of health risk behaviours Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of social determinants of health includes social norms and attitudes like discrimination?

Social environment Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is emphasized as being a barrier to healthcare access in rural areas?

Limited access to healthcare specialists Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant barrier for rural residents when seeking specialized healthcare?

Traveling long distances for treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT commonly associated with rural health disparities?

Availability of specialized healthcare Signup and view all the answers

How does socioeconomic status contribute to rural health disparities?

Increased rates of low to moderate income Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue faced by rural residents regarding transportation to healthcare?

Poor road conditions Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group is more likely to experience health inequities in urban areas?

Vulnerable segments of society Signup and view all the answers

In terms of healthcare services, urban environments may contribute to health risks by:

Concentrating opportunities and risks unequally Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the political/economic environment that can affect health equity in urban areas?

Quality of urban governance Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a factor that can lead to health inequities in urban settings?

Deficiencies in determinant factors of health equity Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Community Definition

A community is a group of people who share common characteristics, defined by location, race, ethnicity, age, occupation, interest in specific issues, or common bonds.
It is a social unit with shared norms, values, identity, and often a sense of place within a geographical area (e.g., village, town, neighborhood).

Types of Community

Interest: People who share the same interest or passion.
Action: People working together to create change.
Place: People brought together by geographic boundaries.
Practice: People in the same profession or undertaking the same activities.
Circumstance: People brought together by external events or situations.
Common community types: urban, suburban, rural.

Rural Community

Found in every society, featuring distinct culture and social life patterns.
Driven by natural choices and shared objectives/ambitions of living, often centered on agriculture.
Characterized by face-to-face interactions and high homogeneity.
Typically lacks urban amenities like schools, hospitals, markets, and municipal offices.

Urban Community

Opposite of rural communities.
Characterized by impersonal lifestyles with high degrees of complexity and heterogeneity.
Product of rational choice, complex division of labor, and specialization.
Usually has modern civic facilities.

Suburban Community

Lower-density areas that separate residential and commercial areas.
Part of a city/urban area or separate residential community located within commuting distance of a city.

Factors influencing health.
Include biological/genetics, individual lifestyle, social environment, physical environment, and health services.
Conditions where people are born, live, learn, work, worship, and age.
Influences health, functioning, quality of life outcomes, and risks. Ex: social support, socioeconomic conditions, residential segregation.

Availability of resources (e.g., housing, food).
Access to education, economics, and job opportunities.
Access to healthcare services.
Quality of education and job training.
Community resources (leisure, recreational).
Transportation options.
Public safety.
Social norms and attitudes (e.g., discrimination, racism).
Exposure to crime, violence, and social disorder.
Socioeconomic conditions (e.g., concentrated poverty).

Health Disparities

Inequalities in healthcare provision and access across racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups.
Multiple socioeconomic factors contribute to this, including income, education, residential segregation, stress, social and physical environment, and employment.

Rural Health Disparities

Rural risk factors include geographic isolation, lower socioeconomic status, higher risk behaviors, limited access to specialists, and limited job opportunities.
Residents less likely to have employer-provided health insurance.
Factors underlying disparities include healthcare access, socioeconomic status, health behaviours, and chronic conditions.

Access to Healthcare (Rural)

Healthcare workforce shortages are common in rural areas.
Specialty and subspecialty care is less available, including specialized and highly sophisticated care.
Traveling significant distances for treatment is a frequent barrier.
Limited transportation options (e.g., long distances, poor road conditions, limited public transport) are barriers.

Socioeconomic Status (Rural)

Rural populations have higher rates of low to moderate income.
Less likely to have employer-sponsored health insurance compared to urban residents.
Often experience higher rates of unemployment, lower post-secondary education, and lower median household incomes.

Urban Health Disparities

Urban living presents opportunities, jobs, and services but concentrates risks and new hazards.
Health risks are unequally distributed among social groups with the most affected vulnerable segments, especially those in depressed areas.
Deficiencies in determinants of health equity, including political/economic, physical, and social environments, contribute to health inequalities and increased health risks for minorities, women, migrants, the poor, the elderly, children, and disabled, among others.

Urban Health Problems

Poor planned/unplanned housing, transport, and food systems contribute to non-communicable diseases.
Risks and hazards such as air pollution, poor diet, physical inactivity, traffic injury, and domestic injury are linked to these diseases.
Communicable diseases (e.g., tuberculosis, waterborne and vector-borne diseases like dengue) are associated with crowding, lack of ventilation, unsafe water storage/waste management.
Acute respiratory diseases, and diarrhoeal diseases are linked to indoor air pollution, mouldy interiors, unsafe drinking water, and poor sanitation.
Lack of resources, limited access to providers, and low health literacy levels contribute to poorer health outcomes.

Political and Economic Environment

The quality of urban governance, employment, health services, education, social support networks, safety, and gender equality influence the city's political and economic environment.

Physical Environment

Natural and human-made aspects of cities, like urban geography, climate, urban built environments, housing conditions, water & sanitation, food security, transport systems, and air quality impact health.
Socially vulnerable groups are more likely to reside in neighborhoods with natural or man-made hazards, poor water/sanitation, poor energy/transportation services, or poor housing conditions.

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This quiz explores the various definitions and types of communities, highlighting the characteristics that bind them together. You will learn about different community forms such as interest, action, place, practice, and circumstance, with a focus on rural communities. Challenge your understanding of social units and their significance in society.