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)?

A group of people living in a defined area and sharing some common interest (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Living together in a specified area and sharing things in common (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a community organisational structure?

To determine how a community is made up and who is at what position (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To empower the community to take charge of their health development programmes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in community mobilization?

Know the community (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of community diagnosis?

To identify the health needs of the community (D) Signup and view all the answers

What are felt needs in a community?

Health needs identified by the community itself (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of a good health indicator?

It should be sensitive to changes in the situation (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To assess the health needs of the community (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of community diagnosis?

Identification of the basic health needs of the community (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of community mobilization in healthcare delivery?

To empower the community to take charge of their health development programmes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of community assessment in community mobilization?

To identify the underlying conditions of the community (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To improve the health outcomes of the community (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To empower people to participate in decision-making and determine their own future (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Assisting people to become aware of their community and identifying felt needs (B) 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)?

To empower people to participate in decision-making and determine their own future (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Improved health outcomes through community-led initiatives (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide advice, materials, and finance to support community-led initiatives (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Communities are more likely to take ownership of programmes and initiatives (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Changes in social norms and behaviours that are sustainable (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of sensitisation in community mobilisation?

To encourage communities to take a look at their own problems and find solutions (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Increased collaboration between different organisations (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To increase community, individual, and group capacity to identify and satisfy needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide a traditional measure of health status (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Notification rates of a specific disease (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of utilisation indicators in health care?

To assess the proportion of people in need of service who actually receive it (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Road traffic accidents (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of health policy indicators?

To evaluate the allocation of adequate resources for health services (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Height of children at school entry (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To reflect the quality of environment (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Rate of population increase (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of community diagnosis?

To assess the health status of a community and evaluate its health resources (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

Doctor-to-Nurse ratio (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To identify the health facilities and resources in the community (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Distribution of diseases by age and sex (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Morbidity (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Source of water supply (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of community diagnosis?

To identify priorities and establish goals for improving health status (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of situation analysis in community diagnosis?

To determine the ability of health services to respond to health problems (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It enables the identification of constraints that can be addressed in the planning process (B) 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?

Population at risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of observation in community diagnosis?

It enables the identification of diseases that are not easily recognized in the community (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Population size and growth rate (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To gather information on health needs of the community (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

It enables the community to identify their health needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Disease determinants (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Reports by private organizations (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Make entry through the LGA into the community (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Situation analysis (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To obtain useful information on the population of a community (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

It enables the identification of priorities and establishment of goals (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the interviewer in community diagnosis?

To create a good rapport with the person (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

The community becomes self-reliant (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To determine the effectiveness of health services and respond to problems found in the community (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Form H in situation analysis?

To document the demographic characteristics of household members and illness episodes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Form C in situation analysis?

To gather information on children's immunization status and treatment of diarrhea (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Form F in situation analysis?

To gather information on the reproductive health of women, including their pregnancy history (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of advocacy in healthcare delivery?

To sensitize policy makers and others to commit to healthcare programs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in conducting situation analysis?

Contacting the Local Government Area Office (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To analyze the data and identify the strengths and weaknesses of health services (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

To inform the community and other health workers about the findings and recommendations (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To inform the higher authorities about the findings and recommendations (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To collect accurate and reliable data about the community (D) Signup and view all the answers