Personal Health and The Socioecological Model

This set of flashcards covers essential vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on personal health, the socioecological model, health equity, and behavior change.

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.

Wellbeing

A sense of how you think and feel your life is going, maximizing emotional and physical functioning.

Socioecological Model

A framework that explains the multiple levels of social systems and their interactions with individuals and the environment.

Population Health

Health outcomes of a group of individuals, including the distribution of those outcomes within the group.

Public Health

The study and practice of health promotion and disease prevention at the population level.

Community Health

Health issues, events, and activities related to the health of a whole community.

Equality

Equal treatment where everyone benefits from the same supports.

Equity

Fair treatment where everyone gets the supports they need, addressing their specific circumstances.

Health Disparities

Differences in health outcomes between populations.

Health Equity

When all people have the opportunity to attain their full health potential without disadvantage.

Risk Factor

Any attribute or exposure that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.

Behavior Change

Efforts put in place to change people's personal habits and attitudes to prevent disease.

Health Belief Model

A model stating that health behaviors are influenced by perceptions of susceptibility, severity, benefits, and barriers.

Stages of Change Model

A model that explains an individual's readiness to change their behavior through different stages.

Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)

Societal conditions that affect health, shaped by social and health policies.

Economic Stability

The financial resources affecting access to healthcare and overall health outcomes.

Education Access and Quality

The impact of education on health behaviors, opportunities, and socioeconomic status.

Healthcare Access and Quality

The availability and affordability of healthcare services affecting health outcomes.

Neighborhood and Built Environment

The physical characteristics of where people live that impact health and quality of life.

Social and Community Context

Interactions with family, friends, and community that influence health and well-being.