708 Exam D
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1. Define vulnerability in regard to health.: the convergence of health risks
2. What are health inequities?: Disparities in health status among vulnerable populations
3. What are health disparities?: Differences in health outcomes between different population groups
4. Are all health disparities the result of bias? Are there other explanations?: No
- some are, but many are not
Bias = stop doing the bad habit
Non-Biased=preeclampsia, HTN, etc.
5. Name some historically vulnerable populations:: - Racial and ethnic minorities
- Uninsured
- Groups of low socioeconomic status
6. Along what 3 dimensions do health risks occur?: 1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Social
7. Give an example of a physical health risk:: having a fever or other physical symptom
8. Give an example of a social health risk:: resulting in poor school or job performance
9. Give an example of a mental health risk:: feeling depressed
10. Name three factors that characterize health risks:: 1. Predisposing characteristics
2. Enabling characteristics
3. Need factors
11. Give examples of Predisposing Characteristics:: - Demographic characteristics
- Social structure variables
- Health beliefs
12. Give examples of Enabling Characteristics:: - Resources available for the use of services
- Attributes of the surroundings that affect the availability of healthcare services
13. Give examples of Need Factors:: Specific illnesses or health needs that drive the search for
healthcare
14. What are the justifications for targeting vulnerable populations with health
policy?: - Vulnerable populations have greater health needs
- The prevalence of vulnerability in the United States is increasing
- Vulnerability is influenced by and therefore should be improved by social forces (completely remedied?)
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- Vulnerability is fundamentally linked with national resources
Vulnerability and total equity cannot coexist.
15. What portion of the US population is composed of racial and ethnic minori-
ties?: 34% (one of the most diverse in the world)
16. What are some of the health disparities experienced by these groups?: - access
to / quality of healthcare
- health status
17. What is an RSC?: - Regular source of care
18. Research indicates that having an RSC increases the chances of:: - receiving better
coordinated care
- better treatment for chronic and acute health conditions
- fewer delays
in care
- access to preventive care
19. What characteristics do people share who have an RSC? What makes it
harder to get an RSC?: - Absence of health insurance coverage
- Low family income
- Language other than English spoken in the home
- Disengagement (May not value Health as highly)
- Lack of culturally appropriate services
20. Recognize and properly order Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:: 1. Physiological Needs
2. Safety Needs
3. Love & Belonging
4. Esteem
5. Self-Actualization
21. What are some general characteristics of racial and ethnic minorities when
it comes to health status and health care quality?: • Healthcare quality
• More likely to report dissatisfaction with quality of care
• More likely to report dissatisfaction with patient-provider interactions
• Commonly perceive discrimination in quality of treatment
• Health status
• Health status perception
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_duo0rm
1. Define vulnerability in regard to health.: the convergence of health risks
2. What are health inequities?: Disparities in health status among vulnerable populations
3. What are health disparities?: Differences in health outcomes between different population groups
4. Are all health disparities the result of bias? Are there other explanations?: No
- some are, but many are not
Bias = stop doing the bad habit
Non-Biased=preeclampsia, HTN, etc.
5. Name some historically vulnerable populations:: - Racial and ethnic minorities
- Uninsured
- Groups of low socioeconomic status
6. Along what 3 dimensions do health risks occur?: 1. Physical
2. Mental
3. Social
7. Give an example of a physical health risk:: having a fever or other physical symptom
8. Give an example of a social health risk:: resulting in poor school or job performance
9. Give an example of a mental health risk:: feeling depressed
10. Name three factors that characterize health risks:: 1. Predisposing characteristics
2. Enabling characteristics
3. Need factors
11. Give examples of Predisposing Characteristics:: - Demographic characteristics
- Social structure variables
- Health beliefs
12. Give examples of Enabling Characteristics:: - Resources available for the use of services
- Attributes of the surroundings that affect the availability of healthcare services
13. Give examples of Need Factors:: Specific illnesses or health needs that drive the search for
healthcare
14. What are the justifications for targeting vulnerable populations with health
policy?: - Vulnerable populations have greater health needs
- The prevalence of vulnerability in the United States is increasing
- Vulnerability is influenced by and therefore should be improved by social forces (completely remedied?)
, 708 Exam D
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- Vulnerability is fundamentally linked with national resources
Vulnerability and total equity cannot coexist.
15. What portion of the US population is composed of racial and ethnic minori-
ties?: 34% (one of the most diverse in the world)
16. What are some of the health disparities experienced by these groups?: - access
to / quality of healthcare
- health status
17. What is an RSC?: - Regular source of care
18. Research indicates that having an RSC increases the chances of:: - receiving better
coordinated care
- better treatment for chronic and acute health conditions
- fewer delays
in care
- access to preventive care
19. What characteristics do people share who have an RSC? What makes it
harder to get an RSC?: - Absence of health insurance coverage
- Low family income
- Language other than English spoken in the home
- Disengagement (May not value Health as highly)
- Lack of culturally appropriate services
20. Recognize and properly order Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs:: 1. Physiological Needs
2. Safety Needs
3. Love & Belonging
4. Esteem
5. Self-Actualization
21. What are some general characteristics of racial and ethnic minorities when
it comes to health status and health care quality?: • Healthcare quality
• More likely to report dissatisfaction with quality of care
• More likely to report dissatisfaction with patient-provider interactions
• Commonly perceive discrimination in quality of treatment
• Health status
• Health status perception
