IDB & FHSIS

What is an IDB and explain its purpose?

An IDB (Individual Data Base) is a record that keeps all the important health information of a person. Its purpose is to help doctors and nurses easily find the right information they need to give better care.

What are the categories included in an IDB?

An IDB includes personal details (name, age, gender), medical history (past sicknesses, surgeries), current treatments and medicines, allergies, vaccination records, family health history, and lifestyle habits (like diet, exercise, smoking).

Compare Friedman and Maglaya's Family Assessment Questionnaire.

Friedman's Family Assessment looks at how a family works as a system, including how members communicate, make decisions, and handle roles. Maglaya's Family Assessment focuses on Filipino family values, including respect for elders, family hierarchy, and group decision-making, along with family resources and support.

What is an FHSIS and what is its purpose?

FHSIS (Field Health Services Information System) is a system used in the Philippines to collect health data from local clinics. Its purpose is to gather important health information to improve healthcare services and guide health programs.

What are the components of FHSIS?

FHSIS components include data on maternal care, child health, immunization, morbidity, mortality, and family planning.

How is FHSIS used?

FHSIS helps health workers collect important information about health in communities. This information is used to improve health programs and services, making sure resources go where they are needed the most.