What is a Community? Definition and Characteristics
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What is a characteristic of a community according to the World Health Organisation?

  • A group of people sharing in varying degree social and cultural characteristics (correct)
  • A group of people living in scattered areas
  • A group of people with a single economic interest
  • A group of people with a single leader

    • What is the main difference between a homogenous community and a heterogeneous community?

  • The socio-economic profile of the community
  • The size of the community
  • The leadership structure of the community
  • The culture of the community (correct)

    • Who is the highest authority in a community organisational structure?

  • Village Head (correct)
  • Village Council
  • Influential leaders
  • President/Chairman of the Community Development Committee

    • What is the main characteristic of a community according to Olise (2007)?

    <p>A group of people living in a defined area and sharing some common interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common thread among the different definitions of a community?

    <p>Living together in a specified area and sharing things in common</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a community organisational structure?

    <p>To determine how a community is made up and who is at what position</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of community mobilization in healthcare delivery?

    <p>To empower the community to take charge of their health development programmes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in community mobilization?

    <p>Know the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of community diagnosis?

    <p>To identify the health needs of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are felt needs in a community?

    <p>Health needs identified by the community itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of a good health indicator?

    <p>It should be sensitive to changes in the situation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying health indicators in a community?

    <p>To assess the health needs of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of community diagnosis?

    <p>Identification of the basic health needs of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of community mobilization in healthcare delivery?

    <p>To empower the community to take charge of their health development programmes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of community assessment in community mobilization?

    <p>To identify the underlying conditions of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of community mobilization and community diagnosis?

    <p>To improve the health outcomes of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of community mobilisation in the context of primary health care?

    <p>To empower people to participate in decision-making and determine their own future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Onuzuluike (2004), community mobilisation involves which of the following processes?

    <p>Assisting people to become aware of their community and identifying felt needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the rationale for community mobilisation in primary health care, according to the Florida Department of Health (2016)?

    <p>To empower people to participate in decision-making and determine their own future</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of community mobilisation, according to Howard-Graham (2005)?

    <p>Improved health outcomes through community-led initiatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of health agencies in community mobilisation?

    <p>To provide advice, materials, and finance to support community-led initiatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of community mobilisation in terms of community ownership?

    <p>Communities are more likely to take ownership of programmes and initiatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of community mobilisation in terms of social norms and behaviours?

    <p>Changes in social norms and behaviours that are sustainable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of sensitisation in community mobilisation?

    <p>To encourage communities to take a look at their own problems and find solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of community mobilisation in terms of inter-sectoral collaboration?

    <p>Increased collaboration between different organisations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of community mobilisation in the context of primary health care?

    <p>To increase community, individual, and group capacity to identify and satisfy needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary function of mortality indicators in assessing health status?

    <p>To provide a traditional measure of health status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a morbidity indicator?

    <p>Notification rates of a specific disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of utilisation indicators in health care?

    <p>To assess the proportion of people in need of service who actually receive it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a social/mental health indicator?

    <p>Road traffic accidents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of health policy indicators?

    <p>To evaluate the allocation of adequate resources for health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a nutritional indicator?

    <p>Height of children at school entry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of environmental indicators in health care?

    <p>To reflect the quality of environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a socio-economic indicator?

    <p>Rate of population increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of community diagnosis?

    <p>To assess the health status of a community and evaluate its health resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a health care delivery indicator?

    <p>Doctor-to-Nurse ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of obtaining maps in community diagnosis?

    <p>To identify the health facilities and resources in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of epidemiological information needed for community diagnosis?

    <p>Distribution of diseases by age and sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the degree of damage or effect caused by a disease in a population?

    <p>Morbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a socio-economic factor that can affect the health status of a community?

    <p>Source of water supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of community diagnosis?

    <p>To identify priorities and establish goals for improving health status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of situation analysis in community diagnosis?

    <p>To determine the ability of health services to respond to health problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of community diagnosis in terms of resource allocation?

    <p>It enables the identification of constraints that can be addressed in the planning process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the total number of community members at risk of developing a disease or health problem?

    <p>Population at risk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of observation in community diagnosis?

    <p>It enables the identification of diseases that are not easily recognized in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of demographic information needed for community diagnosis?

    <p>Population size and growth rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a focused group discussion in community diagnosis?

    <p>To gather information on health needs of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of community diagnosis in terms of community empowerment?

    <p>It enables the community to identify their health needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the factors that influence the distribution of disease in a population?

    <p>Disease determinants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of report that can assist in community diagnosis?

    <p>Reports by private organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the process of community diagnosis?

    <p>Make entry through the LGA into the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of finding out the actual health status of a community?

    <p>Situation analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reviewing existing records in community diagnosis?

    <p>To obtain useful information on the population of a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of community diagnosis in terms of health planning?

    <p>It enables the identification of priorities and establishment of goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the interviewer in community diagnosis?

    <p>To create a good rapport with the person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of community diagnosis in terms of community empowerment?

    <p>The community becomes self-reliant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the situation analysis in healthcare delivery?

    <p>To determine the effectiveness of health services and respond to problems found in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Form H in situation analysis?

    <p>To document the demographic characteristics of household members and illness episodes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of Form C in situation analysis?

    <p>To gather information on children's immunization status and treatment of diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Form F in situation analysis?

    <p>To gather information on the reproductive health of women, including their pregnancy history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of advocacy in healthcare delivery?

    <p>To sensitize policy makers and others to commit to healthcare programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in conducting situation analysis?

    <p>Contacting the Local Government Area Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of collating data from the field in situation analysis?

    <p>To analyze the data and identify the strengths and weaknesses of health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing feedback to the community and other health workers in situation analysis?

    <p>To inform the community and other health workers about the findings and recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of submitting the report to the LGA/State/FMOH in situation analysis?

    <p>To inform the higher authorities about the findings and recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using specific instruments designed for situation analysis?

    <p>To collect accurate and reliable data about the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

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