The document discusses understanding community populations by defining key terms, identifying the three main factors that affect community health (physical, social/cultural, individual behaviors), and outlining the steps for community organizing which include recognizing issues, gaining entry, organizing people, assessing the community, setting goals/priorities, and evaluating outcomes. It uses St. Petersburg, FL as a case study to illustrate population demographics and health indicators.
This presentation is helpful for MBBS 1st year students to have basic Ideas on family health. This can be used by Masters in Public Health (MPH) students as well.
Environment is one of the most important determinant of health. It includes the physical,biological and psychosocial environment. sustainable environment is needed to acquire good health. Environment is effected by many factors, so health is.
Vulnerable Groups and Communities in The Context of Adaptation and Developme...NAP Events
Presented by Leo C. Zulu
3a. Establishing baselines for NAPs and scaling up adaptation action in agriculture
Establishing credible baselines for climate change adaptation requires availability of data and information on adaptation. As countries move towards formulating and implementing NAPs, it is important that they gain a good understanding of what programmes and measures exist that can scale up adaptation, and of systems that exist for each sector, drawing upon lessons from past efforts. The session will draw from the experience of countries supported through the FAO programme on integrating agriculture in NAPs and the NAP-GSP by UNDP and UNEP.
This presentation is helpful for MBBS 1st year students to have basic Ideas on family health. This can be used by Masters in Public Health (MPH) students as well.
Environment is one of the most important determinant of health. It includes the physical,biological and psychosocial environment. sustainable environment is needed to acquire good health. Environment is effected by many factors, so health is.
Vulnerable Groups and Communities in The Context of Adaptation and Developme...NAP Events
Presented by Leo C. Zulu
3a. Establishing baselines for NAPs and scaling up adaptation action in agriculture
Establishing credible baselines for climate change adaptation requires availability of data and information on adaptation. As countries move towards formulating and implementing NAPs, it is important that they gain a good understanding of what programmes and measures exist that can scale up adaptation, and of systems that exist for each sector, drawing upon lessons from past efforts. The session will draw from the experience of countries supported through the FAO programme on integrating agriculture in NAPs and the NAP-GSP by UNDP and UNEP.
Indicator is a variable which gives an indication of a given situation or a reflection of that situation.
Health Indicator is a variable, susceptible to direct measurement, that reflects the state of health of persons in a community.
Indicators help to measure the extent to which the objectives and targets of a programme are being attained.
Urban health - issues and challenges.
Kindly note that this presentation focusses more specifically on the Indian scenario even though the concepts are applicable everywhere
it is a short and essential details regarding levels of prevention in Community health Nursing.and this ppt is most important for Nurses especially for post basic B.S.Sc.nursing students , because all criteria of power point presentation are followed in this ppt file.please like , share and improve your knowledge.thank you...
A process aimed at encouraging people to want to be healthy, to know how to stay healthy, to do what they can individually and collectively to maintain health and to seek help when needed.
Community diagnosis is vital in health planning, evaluation and needs assessment, several types of indicators are valid to be used for community diagnosis including Socio-economic, demographics, health system, and living arrangements.
Health is a multifactorial
The factors which determine the health of an individual are many, some are inside the body ( genetic/ intrinsic) and some are outside the body ( environmental factors)
The interaction of these factors may either promote or deteriorate the health.
The important determinants of health are,
Indicator is a variable which gives an indication of a given situation or a reflection of that situation.
Health Indicator is a variable, susceptible to direct measurement, that reflects the state of health of persons in a community.
Indicators help to measure the extent to which the objectives and targets of a programme are being attained.
Urban health - issues and challenges.
Kindly note that this presentation focusses more specifically on the Indian scenario even though the concepts are applicable everywhere
it is a short and essential details regarding levels of prevention in Community health Nursing.and this ppt is most important for Nurses especially for post basic B.S.Sc.nursing students , because all criteria of power point presentation are followed in this ppt file.please like , share and improve your knowledge.thank you...
A process aimed at encouraging people to want to be healthy, to know how to stay healthy, to do what they can individually and collectively to maintain health and to seek help when needed.
Community diagnosis is vital in health planning, evaluation and needs assessment, several types of indicators are valid to be used for community diagnosis including Socio-economic, demographics, health system, and living arrangements.
Health is a multifactorial
The factors which determine the health of an individual are many, some are inside the body ( genetic/ intrinsic) and some are outside the body ( environmental factors)
The interaction of these factors may either promote or deteriorate the health.
The important determinants of health are,
CCW conference: Community organizing and building power (1)Clean Water
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It can be hard to impact policy change at the local, state and federal level, but it’s even harder to do it without working with the right partners. Join this session to explore concepts in building power through partnership and grassroots organizing.
Bringing Community Organizing Into Online Social Media Campaigns - Askanase, ...Debra Askanase
Principles of community organizing, including traditional campaign mapping, inform and lay the groundwork for successful social media campaigns and strategy. This presentation covers the basic principles of community organizing that are necessary for a successful online campaign, how to map out online campaigns, and offers examples of three nonprofit online campaigns that used these principles.
This presentation was prepared collaboratively by Debra Askanase @askdebra, Ivan Boothe @rootwork, and Amy Sample Ward @amyrsward for the 2010 Nonprofit Technology Conference, and will be presented at a session on April 9, 2010.
O R I G I N A L P A P E RA Mental Health Needs Assessment .docxdunhamadell
O R I G I N A L P A P E R
A Mental Health Needs Assessment of Urban American Indian
Youth and Families
Amy E. West • Ellen Williams • Eli Suzukovich •
Kathlene Strangeman • Douglas Novins
Published online: 5 October 2011
� Society for Community Research and Action 2011
Abstract American Indian (AI) youth experience sig-
nificant mental health disparities. The majority of AI youth
live in urban areas, yet urban AI youth are underserved and
unstudied. This manuscript describes a qualitative study of
community mental health needs in an urban population of
AI youth, conducted as part of the planning process for a
system of care (SOC). Participants included 107 urban AI
youth and families that participated in one of 16 focus
groups assessing mental health needs and services. Forty-
one percent of participants were youth or young adults.
Data were coded and analyzed using qualitative software
and then further analyzed and interpreted in partnership
with a community research workgroup. Results indicated
various community characteristics, mental health and
wellness needs, and service system needs relevant to
developing a system of care in this community. Key
community, cultural, and social processes also emerged,
reinforcing the importance of broader system changes to
promote a sustainable SOC. These systems/policy changes
are reviewed in the context of previous literature proposing
necessary systems change to support behavioral health care
in AI communities as well as to ensure that SOC imple-
mentation is consistent with core values and philosophy
across all communities.
Keywords American Indian � Urban � Children and
adolescents � Mental health � System of care � Qualitative
Introduction
American Indian (AI)
1
youth are among the most vulner-
able children and adolescents in the United States with
rates of poverty, exposure to violence, mental health issues,
and suicide/death rates that are staggering (Sarche and
Spicer 2008; U.S. DHHS 2001). Extant research indicates
that AIs are at higher risk than any other ethnic group for
mental health problems (Costello et al. 1998; Moncher
et al. 1997). AI youth experience exceedingly high rates of
depression, anxiety, trauma, substance abuse, and suicide
(Stiffman et al. 2003) and are at high risk for a variety of
poor outcomes, including teen pregnancy, school drop out,
out of home placement, and accidental death (Witko 2006).
Statistics illuminate tragic and disturbing behavioral and
mental health disparities experienced by AIs, and espe-
cially AI youth. These disparities have emerged in the
context of social, political, cultural, and historical dynam-
ics since colonization. AI people were subject to one of the
most significant and systematic genocides in world history
(D’Andrea 1994), and have endured prolonged exploita-
tion, unimaginable loss, and profound suffering during the
past 500 years. A legacy of trauma, poverty, disenfran-
chisement, dis.
Chapter 4Culture Competency and CEOD Process Immigrant Popula.docxrobertad6
Chapter 4
Culture Competency and CEOD Process: Immigrant Populations, Health Care, Public Health, and Community
Defining and Exploring Culture
A group or community with whom one shares common experiences that shape the way they understand the world
Can include groups:
Born into
Gender
Race
National origin
Class
Religion
Moved into
Moving into a new community
Change in economic status
Change in health status
Four Concepts Associate With Culture:
Cultural knowledge / the knowledge of cultural characteristics, history, values, beliefs and behaviors of another ethnic or cultural group
Cultural awareness / being open to the idea of changing cultural attitudes
Cultural sensitivity / knowing that differences exist between cultures, but not assigning values to the differences
Cultural competence / having the capacity to bring into its systems different behaviors, attitudes and policies and work effectively in cross-cultural settings to produce better outcomes
Learning Culture
Be more aware of your own culture
What is your culture?
Do you have more than one culture?
What is your cultural background?
Learn about other’s culture
Make s conscious decision to establish friendships with people from other cultures
Put yourself in situations where you will meet people of other cultures
Examine your biases about people from other cultures
Ask questions about the cultures, customs and views
Read about other people’s cultures and histories
Listen and show caring
Observe differences in communication styles and values; don’t assume that the majority’s way is the right way
Risk making mistakes
Learn to be an ally
Understanding Culture for Community Engagement, Organization and Development (CEOD)
U.S. communities are becoming more diverse
Racial profiling & stereotyping will be key discussion points when engaging and developing communities in public health practice and may be harmful because they can impede communication, engagement and development
Racial profiling / a law enforcement practice of scrutinizing certain individuals based on characteristics thought to indicate a likelihood of criminal behavior
Stereotyping / a fixed, over generalized belief about a particular group or class of people (Cardwell, 1996)
CEOD and Cultures of the Future
Questions to help engage, organize and develop a healthy community of the future:
If you could have your ideal community right now what would it look like?
If you can’t have your ideal community right now, what will be the next steps in building the kind of cultural community you desire?
Who lives in the community right now?
What kinds of diversity already exist?
How will diversity be approached in your community?
What kinds of relationships are established between cultural groups?
Are the different cultural groups well organized?
What kind of struggles between cultural groups exists?
What kind of struggles within cultural groups exists?
Are these struggles openly recognized and ta.
World Population Essay. PROMISEDPAGE: WORLD POPULATION DAYShannon Bennett
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This webinar will be examining diabetes hospitalization rates among US and Foreign-Born Hispanics/Latin@s in California. Using the Social Determinants of Health framework, we will be exploring potential contributing factors to these hospitalization rates. Lastly, we will demonstrate (live) how to access and map related health data of other communities of interest on HealthyCity.org.
Demography as the statistical study of human population with regard to their size & structure, their composition by sex, age, marital status and ethnic origin, and the changes to these population, like changes in their birth rates, death rates and immigration.
Demography is the branch of social size, structure, which deals with the study of size, structure and distribution of populations, along with the spatial and temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, ageing and death.
In demography the following three elements of population are given special attention:
Change in the size of population (increase or decrease)
Structure of population (on the basis of sex or age groups)
Geographical distribution of population (on the basis of state or territory).
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This research problem meets the litmus test because it is researchable and has not yet been studied comprehensively. It is an essential issue with potential implications for policy and justice. The research gap in this topic is that no existing research looks explicitly into the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas. To better reveal this gap, further research can be conducted better to understand the psychological impacts of the death penalty. This research could include qualitative interviews with those affected by the death penalty in Texas, such as family members of those on death row, legal professionals, and mental health professionals (Paul & Criado, 2020).
In order to expertly respond to the qualitative checklist for Chapters 1 through 3, I will need to master a range of skills and subject matter areas. Most importantly, I will need to understand the research topic in depth, including the relevant literature, current debates, and potential implications. Additionally, I will need to become proficient in qualitative methods, such as conducting interviews, analyzing data, and writing results. Furthermore, I will need to thoroughly understand the research process, including creating a research question, developing a research design, and presenting the results (Paul & Criado, 2020).
To build upon the research conducted thus far, a research question I could develop throughout the rest of this course is: What are the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas on those affected by it? This question could be explored through qualitative interviews with those affected by the death penalty in Texas. This could include the family members of those on death row, legal and mental health professionals. Through these interviews, I could gain insight into the psychological effects of the death penalty in Texas and how it has impacted those involved. This research could help inform better policies and practices related to the death penalty in Texas (Paul & Criado, 2020).
References
Paul, J., & Criado, A. R. (2020). The art of writing literature review: What do we know and what do we need to know?.
International Business Review,
29(4), 101717.
PEER RESPONSES FOR Patient Outcomes and Sustainable Change
Assessment Description
Reflecting on the "IHI Module TA 102: Improving Health Equity," describe two causes of health disparities in the United States, or in your local community, that lead to health inequity. What ethical issues inhibit access and quality for care for these issues? Outline an initiative, integrating your faith and ethical principles surrounding practice, to reduce these health inequities and sustain the change within the health care system.
Veronica Montemayor
Orji & Yamashita (2021) noted that greater cancer-related mortality rates among racial or ethnic minority women .
Couples presenting to the infertility clinic- Do they really have infertility...Sujoy Dasgupta
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Report Back from SGO 2024: What’s the Latest in Cervical Cancer?bkling
Are you curious about what’s new in cervical cancer research or unsure what the findings mean? Join Dr. Emily Ko, a gynecologic oncologist at Penn Medicine, to learn about the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 2024 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Ko will discuss what the research presented at the conference means for you and answer your questions about the new developments.
Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
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Disruption of blood supply to lung alveoli due to blockage of one or more pulmonary blood vessels is called as Pulmonary thromboembolism. In this presentation we will discuss its causes, types and its management in depth.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN HEALTHCARE.pdfAnujkumaranit
Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. It encompasses tasks such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. AI technologies are revolutionizing various fields, from healthcare to finance, by enabling machines to perform tasks that typically require human intelligence.
The prostate is an exocrine gland of the male mammalian reproductive system
It is a walnut-sized gland that forms part of the male reproductive system and is located in front of the rectum and just below the urinary bladder
Function is to store and secrete a clear, slightly alkaline fluid that constitutes 10-30% of the volume of the seminal fluid that along with the spermatozoa, constitutes semen
A healthy human prostate measures (4cm-vertical, by 3cm-horizontal, 2cm ant-post ).
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It has anterior, median, posterior and two lateral lobes
It’s work is regulated by androgens which are responsible for male sex characteristics
Generalised disease of the prostate due to hormonal derangement which leads to non malignant enlargement of the gland (increase in the number of epithelial cells and stromal tissue)to cause compression of the urethra leading to symptoms (LUTS
MANAGEMENT OF ATRIOVENTRICULAR CONDUCTION BLOCK.pdfJim Jacob Roy
Cardiac conduction defects can occur due to various causes.
Atrioventricular conduction blocks ( AV blocks ) are classified into 3 types.
This document describes the acute management of AV block.
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
2. Goal
This presentation was made in hopes of teaching
students how to properly evaluate their community
population in order to better asses community health
issues.
3. Objectives
Upon completion of this presentation, students would be able to:
Define community health and related terms.
Identify the three main factors effecting community health.
Understand the steps necessary for community organizing.
4. Understanding Your Community
Community: a group of people who have
common characteristics definable by
location, race, ethnicity, age, occupation,
interests in particular problems or
outcomes, or common bonds.
(Source: McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012).
(Source: CardCow, 2011)
5. Determinants of Population
Race Black, White, Hispancic
Nationality/Ethnicity German, Haitian, Iranian, American
Sexual Orientation Male or Female (Strait, Gay, Lesbian)
Age or Age Group 2yrs, 15yrs, 65yrs (Toddler, Teen, Elderly)
Geographic locality St. Petersburg Florida
6. Population Chart: St. Pete
White 66.5%
Black 24.9%
American Indian 0.4%
Asian 3.7%
Pacific Islander 0.12%
Hispanic 7.1%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Other Race Origin 1.6%
(Source: Stpete, 2011)
(Source: Stpete, 2011)
7. What is Community Health?
Community Health: is the status of a defined group
of people and the actions and conditions to promote,
protect, and preserve their health.
Population Health: is the health status of persons
not organized and without identity as a group or
locality.
8. Understanding a Community
In order to evaluate one’s community, one must understand the factors
that effect the health of a community. The three main factors and
determinants of community health are as follows:
1. Physical Factors
2. Social and Cultural Factors
3. Individual Behaviors
(Source: McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012)
9. Factors of Community Health
Physical Factors: Examples:
Geography Dry,Tropical
Environment Smoggy, (polluted)
Community Size 244,000
Industrial Development Metropolitan, Rural
10. Factors of Community Health Contd.
Social and Cultural Factors:
Traditions, Prejudices, Beliefs
Economy
Politics
Socioeconomic Status
11. Business and Education Charts
Average Household $58,711
Income
Income Education
Median Household $45,903
Income
Per Capita Income (PCI) $26,130
(Source: Stpete, 2011)
Arts, Culture, Events, Tourism 564
Marine Science 1,842
Manufacturing 5,278
Industry
Hospitality (Food & Lodging) 7,810
Information Technology 8,200
Financial Services 16,054
Medical Technologies & 18,778
Healthcare Services
(Source: Stpete, 2011) (Source: Stpete, 2011)
12. Individual Behavior
Individual Behavior: The behavior of the individual
community members contributes to the health of the
entire community.
(Source: McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012)
Herd Immunity Concept
13. Community Organizing
Community organizing: To find methods and
procedures to help deal with social issues within the
community.
Example: Cancer from tobacco use is a social health issue in St.
Petersburg. Therefore community organizing would involve
methods and procedures to deal with the issue such as canvasing
or an awareness campaign.
14. Community Organizing Process
Recognize the Issue
Gain Community Entry
Organize People
Asses the Community
Set Goals and Priorities
Arriving at a Solution
(Source: McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012).
15. Community Organizing Process
Contd.
Selecting Strategies
Implementing Plans
Evaluating outcomes
Maintaining outcomes
Looping Back
(Source: McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012).
16. Questions
1. Which of these Determinates of Population are based on one’s place of
birth or home country?
A. Race
B. Geography
C. Age
D. Nationality
E. Sexual Orientation
Nationality is usually determined by one’s place of birth or at least the
country they consider home. Race is not an issue because a person of
Haitian or German decent could be born in any country. A Black, White,
and Hispanic American all have the same nationality.
17. 2. According to the US Census Bureau (2010), the population of the
community of the city of St. Petersburg is approximately 244,000
consisting of roughly 70% white, 24% black, and 5% Hispanic. The
Industry section inside the Business and Education Chart states the
number of Medical Technologies & Healthcare Services personnel in
St. Petersburg, FL. What is the percentage of the population that is in
that industry?
A. About to 7.5 %
B. .0812
C. .0647
D. About to 6.8 %
E. .0711
The correct answer is 0.0769590163934426 or about to 7.5%.
18,778 / 244,000 = 0.0769590163934426
18. 3. Which of these are NOT considered part of the community
organizing process?
A. Gain Community Entry
B. Set Goals and Priorities
C. Conduct a Debate
D. Asses the Community
E. Recognize the Issue
Conducting a debate is a way in which one may asses the community.
The debate may bring up views and needs of community members.
However, debates can also dismantle one’s cause or agenda due to the
uncontrollable nature of debates. Debates can cause even the most
gifted speaker to take defensive standpoint that may deter listeners
from aligning with the agenda.
Conducting an open discussion with community members give the
community organizer more control of the flow of the conversation.
19. 4. Community health is the health status of persons not
organized and without identity as a group or locality.
T/F
False: Community health is the status of a defined group of
people and the actions and conditions to promote, protect, and
preserve their health.
Public health is the health status of persons not organized and
without identity as a group or locality.
20. 5. From the information about past racial tension of St. Petersburg
presented in the Social and Cultural Factor section how would this
influence your community organizing process?
My community organizing process would be affected by this in that
as I gain community entry and organize people, I am aware of
notions, beliefs and prejudices that may arise. I may decide to ask
local historical authorities or research the events that took place.
From examining how the Uhuru, local police and businesses
clashed, I would make certain that I do not offend any party with
the community organizing.
21. References
Fager, W. (2003, October 18). Untitled
Document. Sembler's Straight
program. Retrieved October 10, 2011,
from
http://thestraights.com/articles/sembler-naacp-
coalition.htm
Florida QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau. (2011, June 3). State
and County QuickFacts. Retrieved October 10, 2011, from
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states
22. References
Map Of St. Petersburg. (n.d.). CardCow Vintage Postcards –
Old Antique Post Cards. Retrieved October 10, 2011,
from http://www.cardcow.com/42251/map-st-
petersburg-florida/
McKenzie, J. F., Pinger, R. R., & Kotecki, J. E. (2012). An
Introduction to Community
Health (7th Ed.). Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett
Publishers.
23. References
St. Petersburg: Economy - Major Industries and
Commercial Activity. (2011). Stats about all
US cities - real estate, relocation info, house
prices, home value estimator, recent sales, cost of
living, crime, race, income, photos, education, maps,
weather, houses, schools, neighborhoods, and more.
Retrieved October 10, 2011, from http://www.city-
data.com/us-cities/The-South/St-Petersburg-Economy.html
24. References
Statistical Market Data. (2011, January 4).
Welcome to StPete.org. Retrieved
October 10, 2011, from
http://www.stpete.org/economic_developm
ent_dept/statistical_market_data/demographics.asp
Editor's Notes
Examples of communities include: the people of the city of Madrid (location), the Black community of South Carolina (race), the Italian community of New York (ethnicity), teens in high school (age), members of Face book (social network).(Source: McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012).
According to the US Census Bureau (2010), the population of the community of the city of St. Petersburg is approximately 244,000 consisting of roughly 70% white, 24% black, and 5% Hispanic. The Office of Management and Budget in 1978 created Directive 15 which categorized race into four groups which was then modified in 1997 to five categories which are: “Asian, American Indian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Black or African American, and White.” Two ethnic categories are also divided into “of Hispanic origin and not of Hispanic origin” which are usually determined before the others (McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012). According to McKenzie, Pinger and Kotecki (2012) race is known to be more accurately characterized as a social category changing with time across societies and cultures. With that being said, it is important to keep in mind that racial disparities in health generally do not mirror biologically determined differences in these groups. For example; the health of persons of an impoverished country generally is affected be their environment (sanitation, temperature, precipitation, government involvement, diet, level of modernization) rather than their race.
Population andCommunity Health are all parts of the Public Health which is “actions that society takes collectively to ensure that the conditions in which people can be healthy can occur”(McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, pg 7. 2012).Examples of population health include: famers, medical personnel, teen girls, hunters, women under 60.
Once a person understands the dynamic of their community or the community of interest, assess and or aid the community in regards to the health of its population.
A community’s health can be influenced by a variable as simple as the weather. Climate and geography can determine community health in that elements such as heat, elevation, precipitation, and soil status effect the health and well being of the population. For example; in a tropical rainforest environment, persons may be more vulnerable to malaria due to the overabundance of rain. Environment can also be a factor in that it determines the lifestyle and health of the people in the community. For example; persons living in a mountainous region may be in better physical shape due to the rugged terrain they encounter on a daily basis, than persons living in a plains environment. Community size can determine the access to care as well as spread of disease in a community. The population of St. Petersburg is approximately 244,000. Its important to keep in mind that a community’s size can have a positive or negative impact on that community’s health. “the ability for a community to effectively plan, organize, and utilize its resources can determine whether its size can be used to good advantage”(McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, pg 9. 2012). Industrial development can also play a positive or negative role in the makeup of a community’s health. According to McKenzie, Pinger, and Kotecki (2012), this provides a community with added resources for community health programs, however, this can bring about environmental pollution.
Traditions, beliefs, and prejudices can play an instrumental role in the health of a community in that they greatly effect lifestyle choices, diet, mindset, behaviors and reactions towards others. The city of St. Petersburg arguably has a high level of racial tension. Numerous situations and problems have risen from racism, the lack of accountability of public officials, and favoritism. Unfortunately, many of these situations have resulted in violence and death even as recently as 2011. Some may feel as though it may be a contributing factor to the amount of racial disparities amongst minorities. In order to effectively assess and serve the community in regards to health, one must understand the numerous mindsets and attitudes associated with the community. The is an excerpt in regards to the St. Petersburg community and issues regarding prejudice taken from online news source, The Straits, by Wesley Fager in 2003: “On Oct. 24, 1996 St. Petersburg Police Officers James Knight and Sandra Min stopped a car for speeding in a black section of Saint Petersburg known as Midtown. There are conflicting accounts of what happened but the result is that Officer Knight tragically shot and killed the driver of the vehicle, a young black man named TyRon Lewis. A subsequent grand jury investigation absolved Officer Knight of any wrong doing which set off a race riot in Saint Petersburg that resulted in $6 million worth of damage and almost cost then Mayor David Fischer his mayor ship. Many feel that the Uhuru, a political party seeking social justice for blacks, was at the heart of the protests. A subsequent report by the U.S. Civil Rights Commission found that, among other causes, the destruction of black neighborhoods in order to build Tropicana Field to lure major league baseball to St. Petersburg compounded the frustrations of the rioters. Tropicana Field is sponsored by The St. Petersburg Times (renamed Tampa Bay Times) which seems nowadays more interested in becoming a big business than a news agency. (The Uhuru claim that the Times sides with the police in its issues with law enforcement.) In February two Uhuru men including a man named Keith Stewart, nephew of the local Uhuru leader, were arrested in a scuffle with the police at an apartment complex formerly named Bethel Community Heights” (Fager, 2003). Economy: “St. Petersburg's economy has traditionally been fueled by tourism. More than 4 million visitors flock to the greater Suncoast area annually, generating more than $2 billion in direct revenue. But the city's economy is actually more broad-based. Major growth industries in the metropolitan area include financial services, manufacturing, medical technologies, information technology, and marine sciences”(City-Data, 2011). See chart on next page* Politics: According to McKenzie, Pinger and Kotecki (2012) those who happen to be in political office have the power to improve or jeopardize the health of their communities based on their decisions and political and or personal agendas. Socio-economic status: According to US Census Bureau (2011), St. Petersburg FL had a Median household income in 2009 of $44,755 with 17% percent of the population below poverty level.
According to McKenzie, Pinger and Kotecki (2012), herd immunity is the resistance of a population or community to the spread of effects of an infectious agent based on the immunity of a high proportion of individuals. The authors to the Community Health text go on to say that a good example of herd immunity would be that the more people that get immunized against a specific disease, the slower the disease may spread.
Community Organizing: “the process through which communities are helped to identify common problems of goals, mobilize resources, and in other ways develop and implement strategies for reaching their goals they have collectively set” (McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012).
Community organizing involves numerous steps which ensure that community health is adequately evaluated and addresses. In order to find information on a community, one may use census information or educational resources. Speaking with local news or historical authorities can also help one understand the social dynamic of a community. One must also identify “Gate keepers” within the community such as city council members, unions or social group leaders, business leaders, or even church leaders (McKenzie, Pinger, Kotecki, 2012).
According to McKenzie, Pinger and Kotecki (2012), maintaining outcomes is the most difficult part of community organizing in that one must reassess and loop back the information gathered in order to make the best decision in regards to organizing the community and dealing with a social issue.Closing statement: The evaluation community health can be a complex task, however, with the correct procedures, one may impact the health of one’s community.