PUB 460 Lecture 11 - Exam 1 review.pdf

Exam 1 review PUB 460 Dr. Gauri Desai Exam format • Exam 1 on 10/5 during class period (2:00 – 3:20 pm) in DFN 103 • Out of 45 points • Closed book • Content from lecture slides • Nothing from readings or case study HWs • Those taking the test in the Office of Accessibility Resources – please mak...

Exam 1 review PUB 460 Dr. Gauri Desai Exam format • Exam 1 on 10/5 during class period (2:00 – 3:20 pm) in DFN 103 • Out of 45 points • Closed book • Content from lecture slides • Nothing from readings or case study HWs • Those taking the test in the Office of Accessibility Resources – please make an appointment with the office Exam format • 8 short answers and the rest are T/F, multiple choice • Focus on short HWs and question bank • No definitions • Mostly big picture/understanding-based questions • Can use own words • Explain where possible Important topics • 5 defining principles and 3 exposure models of the life course theory are central to this whole semester Principles 1. Principle of Life Span Development 2. Principle of Human Agency 3. Principle of Timing 4. Principle of Linked Lives 5. Principle of Historical Time and Place Models 1. Critical/sensitive period model 2. Accumulation of risk model 3. Chain of risks model Important topics • Why is it important to focus on infertility? Please describe the reasons. 1. Right of individuals and couples to found a family 2. Addressing infertility can also mitigate gender inequality 3. Social impact • 1. 2. 3. 4. Briefly describe any one way in which contraceptive-related services are delivered Community-based programming Social marketing mHealth Cash transfers Important topics • There are several mechanisms by which family structure affects child health outcomes. Briefly explain any one. 1. Maternal mental health 2. Father’s involvement 3. Quality of the mother-father relationship with one another 4. Parenting practices • What are some rationales behind investing in family planning programs? Briefly explain any one. 1. Population and development, or the “demographic rationale” 2. Maternal and child health 3. Human rights and equity 4. Environment and sustainable development Important topics • A first-trimester abortion is one of the safest medical procedures and carries minimal risk. a) True b) False • In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is a method to address infertility and is increasingly used by couples to conceive. Which of these is true regarding IVF? a) It is a component of family planning b) There are disparities in the access to IVF c) Both of these d) None of these Important topics • According to the life course approach, disease status in an adult in the present day could be the result of their experiences and exposures occurring only in the present day. a) True b) False • The principle of timing in life course theory suggests that our health is shaped not only by what happens to us but also by when it happens. a) True b) False Important topics • Vaginal birth with augmentation refers to a birth where – a) There are no interventions b) An incision is made through the woman's abdomen and uterus in order to remove the baby c) The uterus is stimulated to increase the frequency, duration and intensity of contractions d) None of these • A doula is a trained medical professional a) True b) False Important topics • Prenatal exposure to certain adversities may have intergenerational consequences a) True b) False • In the past few decades, the definition of family has evolved to include the diversity of familial composition. a) True b) False Important topics • What are some of the reasons behind high C-section rates in the US? a) Women may choose to go for a C-section to avoid the pain in vaginal deliveries b) Physicians are paid more for a C-section than they are for a vaginal delivery c) C-sections are hospital-friendly, i.e., they can be quick and allow a higher patient load in a time period d) a, b, and c e) a and c only • High-tech neonatal intensive care is the only solution to reduce neonatal mortality. a) True b) False Other questions?