Question 1

What is meant by the social ecological model and how does it apply to health initiatives?

Accepted Answer

The social ecological model is a framework that recognizes the complex interplay between individual, interpersonal, community, and societal factors that influence health behaviors and outcomes. It acknowledges that health is not solely determined by individual choices, but is also shaped by the environments in which people live, work, and play.

This model applies to health initiatives by guiding interventions that address multiple levels of influence. For example, at the individual level, health initiatives might focus on increasing knowledge and skills related to healthy behaviors. At the interpersonal level, they might aim to strengthen social support networks and promote positive social norms. At the community level, initiatives might work to improve access to healthy foods and safe spaces for physical activity. And at the societal level, they might advocate for policies that create healthier environments for all.

By considering the social ecological model, health initiatives can take a more comprehensive and holistic approach to promoting health and preventing disease. This can lead to more sustainable and impactful changes in individuals' health behaviors and outcomes.

Question 2

All of the following are examples of vulnerable populations in Canada except:

Accepted Answer

A) the elderly 
B) street youth 
C) those living in poverty 
D) those living in remote areas 
E) parents who choose not to vaccinate 
A) the elderly 
B) street youth 
C) those living in poverty 
D) those living in remote areas 
E) parents who choose not to vaccinate E

Question 3

The premise behind the harm reduction model is that a health compromising behaviour cannot be totally eliminated so

Accepted Answer

A) the focus should be eliminating the behaviour from targeted populations 
B) the focus should be reducing the harmful effects of the behaviour 
C) the focus should be reducing the behaviour in specific populations 
D) the focus should be elimination without harmful side effects 
E) the focus should be educating the population regarding harmful effects 
A) the focus should be eliminating the behaviour from targeted populations 
B) the focus should be reducing the harmful effects of the behaviour 
C) the focus should be reducing the behaviour in specific populations 
D) the focus should be elimination without harmful side effects 
E) the focus should be educating the population regarding harmful effects B

Question 4

Partnerships between government and Aboriginal peoples and Canada's population at large are necessary to help solve the current health challenges.These partnerships are important because of the Aboriginal tradition that individual well-being is

Accepted Answer

A) the responsibility of the individual 
B) rooted in the health of the community 
C) the responsibility of the government 
D) dependent on the environment 
E) the responsibility of the trained paraprofessionals especially in isolated areas 
A) the responsibility of the individual 
B) rooted in the health of the community 
C) the responsibility of the government 
D) dependent on the environment 
E) the responsibility of the trained paraprofessionals especially in isolated areas

Question 5

Canada's Aboriginal population includes all but one of the following

Accepted Answer

A) Inuit people 
B) Metis people 
C) First Nations people 
D) North American Indians not registered 
E) North American Indians registered under the Aboriginal Act 
A) Inuit people 
B) Metis people 
C) First Nations people 
D) North American Indians not registered 
E) North American Indians registered under the Aboriginal Act

Question 6

What is meant by culturally competent care and explain why this is important in health care delivery?

Accepted Answer

Culturally competent care refers to the

Question 7

Two challenges for Aboriginal health have received increased attention because of their severity.They are:

Accepted Answer

A) cancer and diabetes 
B) heart disease and cancer 
C) heart disease and diabetes 
D) heart disease and drug abuse 
E) diabetes and children's health 
A) cancer and diabetes 
B) heart disease and cancer 
C) heart disease and diabetes 
D) heart disease and drug abuse 
E) diabetes and children's health

Question 8

Evidence regarding the efficacy and risks of vaccination is provided best by

Accepted Answer

A) Anecdotal studies 
B) Individual reports 
C) Large scale controlled studies 
D) Epidemiology 
E) Government agencies 
A) Anecdotal studies 
B) Individual reports 
C) Large scale controlled studies 
D) Epidemiology 
E) Government agencies

Question 9

What is the healthy immigrant effect and what accounts for the phenomena in Canada?

Accepted Answer

The healthy immigrant effect refers to t

Question 10

One of the real challenges to the provision of culturally competent care is

Accepted Answer

A) providing a checklist for each culture 
B) it requires System 1 thinking 
C) distinguishing non-compliance from cultural norm 
D) recognizing people belong to groups without invoking stereotypes 
E) providing appropriate paramedical training 
A) providing a checklist for each culture 
B) it requires System 1 thinking 
C) distinguishing non-compliance from cultural norm 
D) recognizing people belong to groups without invoking stereotypes 
E) providing appropriate paramedical training

Question 11

British Columbia created a First Nations Health Authority for the purpose of

Accepted Answer

A) Giving more control to Aboriginal peoples for their own health care 
B) Identifying culturally specific health concerns 
C) Relieving the burden on the health care system 
D) Developing more humane care 
E) Segregating aboriginals from non-aboriginals in the health care system 
A) Giving more control to Aboriginal peoples for their own health care 
B) Identifying culturally specific health concerns 
C) Relieving the burden on the health care system 
D) Developing more humane care 
E) Segregating aboriginals from non-aboriginals in the health care system

Question 12

Which of the following is not an example of a harm reduction strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) needle exchange programs 
B) peer support programs 
C) methadone therapy for heroin addiction 
D) safe injection sites 
E) self-care 
A) needle exchange programs 
B) peer support programs 
C) methadone therapy for heroin addiction 
D) safe injection sites 
E) self-care

Question 13

Another priority of the Assembly of first Nations is called Health Renewal which involves

Accepted Answer

A) trained paraprofessionals within the community 
B) government intervention in remote communities 
C) teaching traditional ways of healing to young members 
D) the treatment of addictions 
E) moving communities with a high incidence of suicide 
A) trained paraprofessionals within the community 
B) government intervention in remote communities 
C) teaching traditional ways of healing to young members 
D) the treatment of addictions 
E) moving communities with a high incidence of suicide

Question 14

Discuss the major health challenges for Canada's Aboriginal populations and relate these challenges to the prominent social determinants of health.

Accepted Answer

The major health challenges for Canada's

Question 15

In reference to the health related dimension of a neighbourhood,connectivity refers to

Accepted Answer

A) internet availability 
B) the straight line distance between two points 
C) street design and sidewalk availability 
D) ratio of dwellings to land area 
E) number of different types of use featured in an area 
A) internet availability 
B) the straight line distance between two points 
C) street design and sidewalk availability 
D) ratio of dwellings to land area 
E) number of different types of use featured in an area

Question 16

Those living with in the inner-city environment face numerous vulnerabilities except:

Accepted Answer

A) poor nutrition 
B) chronic disease 
C) mental illness 
D) excessive exposure to the H1N1 virus 
E) infection 
A) poor nutrition 
B) chronic disease 
C) mental illness 
D) excessive exposure to the H1N1 virus 
E) infection

Question 17

Aysha has been assigned someone to provide interpretive services and help explain the health care system.In other words,Asha has been assigned a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) language interpreter 
B) nurse navigator 
C) nurse practitioner 
D) cultural liaison 
E) paramedic 
A) language interpreter 
B) nurse navigator 
C) nurse practitioner 
D) cultural liaison 
E) paramedic

Question 18

What are the four health related dimensions of a neighbourhood.

Accepted Answer

The four health-related dimensions of a

Question 19

List and explain the common social determinants of health.

Accepted Answer

Social determinants of health are the co

Question 20

MacNeil and Pauly (2010)conducted a study of fixed versus mobile needle exchange sites.They found that:

Accepted Answer

A) the mobile site was more effective because it took the needles to the clients 
B) the mobile site was more effective because the neighbours did not complain 
C) the fixed site was more effective because everyone knew where it was all of the time 
D) the fixed site was more effective because other services could be provided 
E) both sites were extremely effective in limiting drug use to a certain area 
A) the mobile site was more effective because it took the needles to the clients 
B) the mobile site was more effective because the neighbours did not complain 
C) the fixed site was more effective because everyone knew where it was all of the time 
D) the fixed site was more effective because other services could be provided 
E) both sites were extremely effective in limiting drug use to a certain area

What is meant by the social ecological model and how does it apply to health initiatives?

All of the following are examples of vulnerable populations in Canada except:

The premise behind the harm reduction model is that a health compromising behaviour cannot be totally eliminated so

Partnerships between government and Aboriginal peoples and Canada's population at large are necessary to help solve the current health challenges.These partnerships are important because of the Aboriginal tradition that individual well-being is

Canada's Aboriginal population includes all but one of the following

What is meant by culturally competent care and explain why this is important in health care delivery?

Two challenges for Aboriginal health have received increased attention because of their severity.They are:

Evidence regarding the efficacy and risks of vaccination is provided best by

What is the healthy immigrant effect and what accounts for the phenomena in Canada?

One of the real challenges to the provision of culturally competent care is

British Columbia created a First Nations Health Authority for the purpose of

Which of the following is not an example of a harm reduction strategy?

Another priority of the Assembly of first Nations is called Health Renewal which involves

Discuss the major health challenges for Canada's Aboriginal populations and relate these challenges to the prominent social determinants of health.

In reference to the health related dimension of a neighbourhood,connectivity refers to

Those living with in the inner-city environment face numerous vulnerabilities except:

Aysha has been assigned someone to provide interpretive services and help explain the health care system.In other words,Asha has been assigned a(n)

What are the four health related dimensions of a neighbourhood.

List and explain the common social determinants of health.

MacNeil and Pauly (2010)conducted a study of fixed versus mobile needle exchange sites.They found that:

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What is meant by the social ecological model and how does it apply to health initiatives?

All of the following are examples of vulnerable populations in Canada except:

The premise behind the harm reduction model is that a health compromising behaviour cannot be totally eliminated so

Partnerships between government and Aboriginal peoples and Canada's population at large are necessary to help solve the current health challenges.These partnerships are important because of the Aboriginal tradition that individual well-being is

Canada's Aboriginal population includes all but one of the following

What is meant by culturally competent care and explain why this is important in health care delivery?

Two challenges for Aboriginal health have received increased attention because of their severity.They are:

Evidence regarding the efficacy and risks of vaccination is provided best by

What is the healthy immigrant effect and what accounts for the phenomena in Canada?

One of the real challenges to the provision of culturally competent care is

British Columbia created a First Nations Health Authority for the purpose of

Which of the following is not an example of a harm reduction strategy?

Another priority of the Assembly of first Nations is called Health Renewal which involves

Discuss the major health challenges for Canada's Aboriginal populations and relate these challenges to the prominent social determinants of health.

In reference to the health related dimension of a neighbourhood,connectivity refers to

Those living with in the inner-city environment face numerous vulnerabilities except:

Aysha has been assigned someone to provide interpretive services and help explain the health care system.In other words,Asha has been assigned a(n)

What are the four health related dimensions of a neighbourhood.

List and explain the common social determinants of health.

MacNeil and Pauly (2010)conducted a study of fixed versus mobile needle exchange sites.They found that:

Welcome to Health Psychology

Stress and Coping

Psychoneuroimmunology

Health Communication

Health and Physical Activity

Health-Compromising Behaviours

Chronic and Life-Threatening Illnesses

Pain

The World of Health Care: Places, procedures, and People

Health Promotion

Conducting Research in Health Psychology

Epidemiology: What Can Be Learned From the Sars Outbreak in Canada

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cam

the Sociology of Health and Illness

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