Primary Health Care & Health Promotion: Global and Local Frameworks

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and concepts related to Primary Health Care and Health Promotion from a global and local perspective.

A holistic approach addressing the majority of a person's health needs throughout their lifetime, focusing on physical, mental, and social well-being.

Primary Health Care (PHC)

A 1978 conference in Kazakhstan that shifted focus from a medical approach to emphasizing human rights, equity, and community participation in health.

Alma Ata Declaration

The principle that healthcare services must be equally shared and accessible to all individuals within a community.

Accessibility in PHC

The process of enabling individuals to increase control over and improve their health through education and supportive environments.

Health Promotion

The involvement of the community in planning, implementing, and maintaining health services to meet their local needs.

Community Participation

Technology that is scientifically sound, fitting local needs, and culturally acceptable, enhancing health service delivery.

Appropriate Technology

Coordinated action across various sectors (e.g., health, education, housing) to address broader determinants of health.

Inter-Sectoral Collaboration

A framework that includes health education, health screening, community action, social marketing, and influencing policy.

Health Promotion Continuum

Strategies that address the root causes of health issues by improving social, economic, and environmental conditions.

Upstream Approach

Focuses on modifying behaviors contributing to health issues and supporting individuals’ needs to prevent further health deterioration.

Midstream Approach

Involves providing clinical care and managing existing health conditions among individuals already affected by health issues.

Downstream Approach

A foundational framework for health promotion emphasizing advocacy, enabling, and mediation among all sectors of society.

Ottawa Charter (1986)

Outlined the importance of health promotion in a globalized world and the responsibility of governments and communities to address health determinants.

Bangkok Charter (2005)