Health and Social Determinants Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from health and social determinants, including models, definitions, and examples critical for understanding public health.

What is the definition of herd immunity?

Protection of unvaccinated individuals through high vaccination coverage in a population.

According to the Health Belief Model, which approach best addresses perceived barriers?

Offering free vaccination clinics at local schools.

What is the Stages of Change Model?

A framework describing readiness to change behavior through distinct stages.

Which social determinant of health is relevant for limited access to healthy food?

Economic stability.

What does R0 (reproductive number) represent?

The average number of people one infected person can infect in a susceptible population.

Which Stages of Change stage is a parent in if they are unaware of the risks of not vaccinating their child?

Precontemplation.

What is the Theory of Planned Behavior?

A theory predicting behavior through intention, attitudes, norms, and perceived control.

What Health Belief Model construct does the campaign message (“You are not alone”) align with?

Cue to action.

What is health communication?

The use of strategies to inform and influence health decisions.

Why is a rural community's higher heart disease rate an example of health disparity?

It is linked to geographic disadvantage.

What is health literacy?

The capacity to find, understand, and use health information for decisions.

Which level of the socio-ecological model addresses zoning laws allowing pollution?

Public policy.

What are social determinants of health?

Conditions of living, working, and aging shaped by resource distribution.

According to health literacy principles, what does a post lacking sources cite fail to have?

Credibility.

What is a political determinant of health?

The systematic structuring of relationships, resources, and power shaping health equity.

Which Theory of Planned Behavior construct does using peer testimonials in a smoking campaign target?

Subjective norms.

What is the cliff analogy in health disparities?

A framework for levels of prevention and addressing SDOH.

What historical policy contributed to higher cancer rates in a Native American community?

Indian Relocation Act.

What is pre-testing in health communication?

Piloting messages to assess clarity and engagement before launch.

What health disparity is linked to economic disadvantage?

A person with a disability reporting not getting medical care due to cost.

What is the socio-ecological model?

A framework explaining health influences across multiple levels.

What issue arises when a campaign's slogan is mocked for trivializing drug use?

It mirrors inadequate messaging in public health campaigns.

What is perceived susceptibility in the Health Belief Model?

Belief in the likelihood of experiencing a health risk.

Which socio-ecological model levels are targeted by providing inhalers for asthma patients?

Intrapersonal and interpersonal.

What is a health disparity?

Adverse health effects linked to systematic social, economic, or environmental disadvantage.

In the cliff analogy, what does the safety net represent with respect to black infant mortality?

Prenatal screenings.

What is self-efficacy in the Health Belief Model?

Confidence in one’s ability to perform a health behavior.

What social determinant of health is indicated by a lack of grocery stores due to zoning laws?

Social determinant of health.

What is transdisciplinary collaboration in health communication?

Integrating multiple fields for effective messaging.

What is the cause for higher anxiety in a transgender student compared to cisgender peers?

Social and economic disadvantage.