Midterm Study Guide (1)

Study Guide Midterm Chapters 1 through 6: The questions are in order of the chapters 1. Short Answer Question 2 pts Why do we study vulnerable populations? vulnerable populations have great health needs. They are at greater risk of poor physical, mental, social, and emotional health. They are associated with Higher rates of morbidity and mortality. ng. Press EThe nter or Space to move this question. 2. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts _ Social Stability _______________ offers a useful framework in public health for understanding the needs of vulnerable populations. a more accessible alternative to drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 3. Short Answer Question 2 pts What common traits do vulnerable groups share? Vulnerable groups share common traits. For example, Racial/ethnic minorities are more likely to have lower social economic status for both family income and education. Low SES families are more likely to be homeless and/or have chronic conditions drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 4. Short Answer Question 2 pts How is race/ethnicity commonly classified in medicine and health policy? Race/ethnicity is classified as a Risk factor for poor health care access, quality, and health status in medicine and in health policy. In medicine and health policy, it has been common to classify individuals as black, white, asian, hispanic, without regard for the many cultural differences within groups. Race/ethnicity is considered a proxy measure as it can reflect biological factors, Socioeconomic status, cultural beliefs practices, and accularation such as discrimination. dering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 5. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts Differences in __ family income, education, occupation (all the above) _______________explain some racial/ethnic differences in health care experiences and health status is a more accessible alternative to drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 6. Short Answer Question 2 pts What is prejudice? an action toward and individual or group based on race a manifestation of prejudice assumptions about group abilities is a more accessible alternative to drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 7. Short Answer Question 2 pts What does provider bias mean? providers bias are biases based on race/ethnicity and socioeconomic status that may influence the delivery of care. Providers biases may affect treatment decisions, feelins of affiliation with the patient, and beliefs about risk behaviors of patients that may influence what care is delivered. alternative to drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 8. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts Based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture's estimate of how much it costs a family to buy food to feed its members in an economical way (called the “economy food plan” is used to determine: federal Poverty level is a more accessible alternative to drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question.

Study Guide Midterm Chapters 1 through 6: The questions are in order of the chapters 9. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts The program that combines federal and state initiatives to provide health insurance for the poor is Medicaid element is a more accessible alternative to drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 10. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts This program is financed through a form of social insurance that requires employers and employees to contribute to a fund that finances the coverage for those currently enrolled in the program Medicare is a more accessible alternative to drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 11. Short Answer Question 2 pts What is having a regular source of healthcare is associated with? greater coordination care a greater likelihood of receiving preventative care fewer delays in care reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 12. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts Which group is more likely to receive prenatal care? Asians and white Equally . Press Enter or Space to move this question. 13. Short Answer Question 2 pts What variables are used to define socioeconomic status? Socioeconomic status is defined by variables such as Personal income, education, occupation & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 14. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts _ personal Income ______________appears to contribute most significantly to variations in access to care, though fewer studies have examined the effects of education and occupation on this outcome or Space to move this question. 15. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts The receipt of ____ Preventative Services __________ increases as SES increases & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 16. Multiple Choice Question 2 pts ____ Privately insured ________ individuals are more likely to report a physician's office as their source of care, whereas __ Medicaid-insured ____________ individuals are more likely to cite a clinic or emergency department (ED) as their source of care. ore accessible alternative to drag & drop reordering. Press Enter or Space to move this question. 17. Short Answer Question 2 pts Why are whites more likely than other racial groups studied to report delayed or missed care for each type of health service? Whites have different ideas or perceptions of health needs or greater belief in their ability to access care than other racial and ethnic groups. Whites may feel more empowered to obtain care and speak up or report delays when their health needs are not being met. Whites may be over-reporting unmet needs; minorities may be underreporting unmet needs.