#1
Which of the following is a primary focus of public health?
Population health
ExplanationFocuses on the health outcomes and patterns of entire populations.
#2
Which of the following is NOT considered a social determinant of health?
Healthcare system efficiency
ExplanationEfficiency within the healthcare system is not a determinant of health.
#3
What does the acronym 'SDOH' stand for in the context of public health?
Social Determinants of Health
ExplanationRefers to the social and economic factors influencing health.
#4
What is the primary goal of health equity initiatives?
To reduce preventable differences in health outcomes
ExplanationAims to eliminate avoidable health disparities.
#5
Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to health disparities?
Access to quality healthcare
ExplanationAccess to quality healthcare can mitigate health disparities.
#6
Which of the following is a barrier to achieving health equity?
Social and economic inequalities
ExplanationUnequal distribution of resources and opportunities hinders equity.
#7
What is the term used to describe the difference in health outcomes between different groups?
Health disparity
ExplanationRefers to variations in health status among different groups.
#8
Which social determinant of health refers to the conditions in which people are born, grow, work, live, and age?
Social determinants of health
ExplanationFactors influencing health that lie outside of the healthcare system.
#9
Which of the following is an example of a health equity indicator?
Average life expectancy
ExplanationReflects the overall health and well-being of a population.
#10
What is the term used to describe the systematic and unjust distribution of resources, power, and opportunities?
Social justice
ExplanationAims to ensure fair and equitable distribution of societal benefits.
#11
Which of the following best describes health equity?
Addressing health disparities based on social determinants
ExplanationAchieving fairness and eliminating disparities in health.
#12
Which population is most susceptible to experiencing health inequities?
Marginalized and disadvantaged groups
ExplanationGroups facing social and economic disadvantages are most vulnerable.
#13
What is the meaning of 'intersectionality' in the context of health equity?
The overlapping social identities and related systems of oppression
ExplanationRecognizes that various social identities intersect and affect experiences.
#14
Which of the following interventions is aimed at addressing health disparities?
Implementing policies that target underlying social determinants of health
ExplanationAddresses root causes of health inequalities rather than symptoms.
#15
In the context of health equity, what does 'cultural competence' refer to?
The ability of healthcare providers to understand and address the unique cultural needs of patients
ExplanationEnsures healthcare services are respectful and responsive to diverse cultural health beliefs.
#16
What is the term used to describe the process of designing healthcare interventions to meet the specific needs of diverse populations?
Tailored healthcare
ExplanationCustomized healthcare services to accommodate diverse patient needs.
#17
Which of the following interventions is aimed at promoting health equity?
Implementing policies to address social determinants of health
ExplanationTargets root causes of health disparities to promote fairness.
#18
Which of the following strategies is NOT commonly employed to address health disparities?
Implementing policies to maintain existing disparities
ExplanationAddressing disparities involves efforts to reduce, not maintain, inequities.