NUR 120 Chapter 7: Families, Social Networks, and Health

This set of flashcards focuses on the key concepts from NUR 120 Chapter 7, highlighting the relationships between families, social networks, and health literacy, along with their implications for health outcomes.

What is the primary focus of the lecture on families and social networks?

It emphasizes the intersection of families and social networks with health dynamics and their influence on disease transmission and individual health outcomes.

What will students be able to define at the end of the lecture?

Students will be able to define social networks and reflect on their significance in health and disease.

How do family and social networks influence health?

They play a pivotal role in the transmission of infectious and chronic diseases.

What is health literacy?

The degree to which individuals can find, understand, and use health information to inform decisions for themselves and others.

What are the two types of health literacy?

Organizational health literacy and personal health literacy.

What is an implication of low health literacy?

Patients may forget 40-80% of healthcare information received.

What is the risk associated with low health literacy in terms of healthcare costs?

Low health literacy results in 4 times higher healthcare costs.

What can effective communication strategies improve?

Patient understanding and health outcomes.

What does the Teach-back method confirm?

It confirms patient understanding by having patients explain what they learned in their own words.

What role do family caregivers play in health literacy?

They are mandated to be included in medical discussions and education under the CARE Act.

What is the significance of the 'Angelina Jolie effect' in health choices?

It highlights how public figures can influence health choices within their networks.

What factors influence health literacy?

Living in poverty, level of education, race/ethnicity, age, and disability.

What portion of the population used the Internet in early 2022?

Over 62.5% of the population.

What is herd immunity?

It is achieved when a significant portion of the population becomes immune, protecting those who are not immune.

What is a primary negative impact of social media on health?

Increased psychological distress, including anxiety and depression.

What is a key positive impact of social media related to health?

Access to health-related information and social support for health issues.

How do social networks influence noncommunicable diseases?

The behaviors within these networks can have complex and nuanced influences on health outcomes.

What is the relationship between obesity and social networks?

Obesity clusters within social networks, meaning an individual's BMI can be predicted based on the BMIs of friends.

What is a primary method for effective intervention in social networks?

Channeling social influence mechanisms to promote health behaviors.

What percentage of adults may lack necessary skills for disease management and prevention according to recent findings?

9 in 10 adults.

What is a characteristic of the dyadic relationship in health contexts?

It serves as a predictor of future health outcomes.

What example illustrates the impact of social networks on mental health?

Peer support interventions that reduce depressive scores.

How does vaccination of highly networked individuals affect community health?

Vaccinating roughly 30% can achieve the same protective effect as vaccinating over 90% of the total population.

What type of support do peer support interventions provide?

Emotional support, informational assistance, and appraisal assistance from peers.

What kind of influence do adolescents' peer groups exemplify?

The dynamic nature of relationships within social networks and their evolution over time.

What are the characteristics of social networks at different life stages?

They evolve, where supportive relationships in adulthood can improve longevity.

What common medical jargon should be simplified for better understanding?

Terms like 'hypertension' and 'asystole' should be translated to lay language.

What should health communication prioritize for better patient engagement?

Trust-building, prioritizing information, and using plain language.

What is an example of an effective health literacy assessment tool?

Short Assessment of Health Literacy (SAHL-E).

What is a significant observation regarding race and health literacy distribution?

Black individuals showed a higher rate of Below Basic health literacy compared to white individuals.