Vulnerable Populations

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genomics

the study of DNA sequencing to analyze the function and structure of complete sets of DNA in a cell of an organism

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what does HPSA stand for

Health Professional Shortage Area

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HPSA

geographic area, population, or medical facility with shortages of healthcare professionals that may not allow a full complement of healthcare services

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human trafficking

the trade of humans for the purpose of forced labour, sexual slavery, or commercial sexual exploitation for the trafficker or others

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inmate

a person who is held in a jail or prison to protect the public

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What does "MUA" stand for?

Medically Underserved Area

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MUA

area that is determined through calculation of a ratio of primary medical care physicians per 1,000 population, infant mortality rate,percentage of population with incomes below the poverty level and percentage of the population aged 65 or older

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What does MUP stand for?

medically underserved population

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MUP

A US federal designation for those populations that face economic barriers or cultural and or linguistics access barriers to primary medical care services

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Trimorbidity

Three common chronic illnesses of homeless people (i.e., mental illness, chronic physical illness, and substance addiction).

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underserved population

A subgroup of the population that has a higher risk of developing health problems because of a greater exposure to health risk because of marginalization in sociocultural status, access to economic resources, age, or gender.

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veterans health

Care or service that will promote, preserve, and restore health of those who have served in the military.

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what is the difference between genomics and genetics

genetics scrutinizes the functioning and composition of the single gene, whereas genomics addresses all genes and their interrelationships in order to identify their combined influence on the growth and development of the organism

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Vulnerable populations

Populations that are at greater risk for poor health status and HC access

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health disparities

preventable differences in the burden of disease, injury, violence, or opportunities to achieve optimal health that are experienced by socially disadvantaged populations

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impairments

problem of body structure or function, an anatomical, mental or psychological loss or abnormality

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what are examples of impariments?

spina bifida
spinal cord injury
amputation
detached retina

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activity limitations

difficulty in activating a task or an activity restriction

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participation restrictions

problem one experiences in involvement of life situations

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What is diasbility?

What their impairments prevents them from doing

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what are examples of disability?

cannot walk unassisted
uses crutches and/or a manual or power wheelchair
blindness

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what is handicap?

Actual disadvantage that the person has; what is happening to that pt and how they're living and interacting w/ others in the world

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what is an example of a handicap?

reflects physical and psychological characteristics of person, culture, and specific circumstances

societal

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pathology

changes occur at cellular or tissue level

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functional limitation

changes create the inability or change the level of ability to perform an action within the normal range

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medical model

disability is a defect in need of a cure through a medical intervention

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rehabilitation model

a defect treated by a rehab professional

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moral model

framed around cause and behaviors leading to disabilities; connected with shame and sin

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disability model

socially constructed

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what are examples of measurements of diability?

functional activities
ADL's
Instrumental activities of daily living

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what are functional activities?

seeing, hearing, speaking, walking, using stairs, lifting, carrying

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what are ADL's?

bathing , dressing, getting around in home, toileting, eating

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what are instrumental ADL's?

housekeeping, shopping, cooking, taking meds, communication, money management

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what is the individuals with disabilities education act?

Ensures free public education to children with disabilities based on needs and in least restrictive environment

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what is the ADA?

Landmark case prevents discrimination w/ persons w/ disabilities

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what are the factors that contribute to homelessness?

Shortage of affordable housing
Income insufficient to meet basic needs
Inadequate and scarce support services

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what are the 4 categories of HUD

Cat 1 → literally homeless
Cat 2 → imminent risk of homelessness
Cat 3 → homeless under other federal statutes
Cat 4 → fleeing/attempting to flee DV

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what is a cat 1 example?

lack physical fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence. Includes sheltered individuals or places not meant for human habitation and those who are exiting are leaving a temporary residence

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what is a cat 2 example?

individuals and families with who will imminently loose their primary nighttime residence, doesn't have a place to go and no resources to get another residence

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what is a cat 3 example?

unaccompanied youth and families with children who are defined under federal statutes and who do not otherwise fit a definition of homeless and have not had permanent housing in last 2 months and have no resources

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what is considered chronically homeless?

Unaccompanied adults who are homeless for extended or numerous periods and have one or more disabling conditions

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what negative health behaviors contribute to death and chronic disease and disability rates?

Untreated mental illness
Obesity
EtOH
Tobacco
Drugs

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What are the 5 stages of grief?

denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance

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What does denial look like?

looks like avoidance, procrastination saying "I'm fine"

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what does denial feel like?

shock, numbness, confusion, shutting down

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what does anger look like?

cynicism, increase use of drugs/alcohol, being aggressive, sarcasm

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what does anger feel like?

frustration, resentment, rage, out of control, resentment

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what does bargaining look like?

looks like overthinking, perfectionism, "I should have", judgement

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what does bargaining feel like?

feels like guilt, shame, blame, fear, insecurity

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what does depression look like?

sleep and appetite changes, reduced energy, social disengagement, crying

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what does depression feel like?

sadness, despair, disappointment overwhelmed, helpless

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what does acceptance look like?

being present in moment, adapting, coping, assertive, mindful behaviors

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what does acceptance feel like?

pride, courageous, validation, wisdom