Question 1

Health education programs in developing countries often try to replace traditional cultural models of illness with scientific knowledge and understanding. One lesson from Dr. Coreil's work in Haiti can be described by which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Coreil's work in Haiti suggests that good health outcomes can be achieved even when the understanding of illness does not align with scientific models, indicating that scientifically correct understanding is not always necessary for positive health outcomes.

Question 2

Which of the following is a component of a cultural model of illness?

Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

The culture of public health is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The culture of public health refers to the values, beliefs, and behaviors that are shared and promoted within public health organizations. This is an example of organizational culture.

Question 4

The illness is found more commonly in rural areas )

Accepted Answer

The answer of The illness is found more commonly in...

Question 5

Traditionally in Haiti persons with lymphatic filariasis were sometimes believed to be the victims of sorcery. This is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The belief that persons with lymphatic filariasis were victims of sorcery is an example of an etiologic model, which is a belief about the cause of a disease or illness.

Question 6

Urban women have higher use of medical services

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Urban women tend to have higher rates of healthcare utilization, including visiting doctors, getting preventive services, and receiving hospital care, as compared to rural women. This may be due to factors such as greater access to healthcare providers, higher health literacy, and a higher prevalence of chronic diseases in urban areas.

Question 7

A cultural model refers to choose best answer):

Accepted Answer

A cultural model refers to a schema, idea, or mental construct that represents the shared understanding of phenomena among members of a cultural group. It can include beliefs, values, norms, and practices that influence behavior and communication.

Question 8

"Pedisyon" is believed to be related to infertility

Accepted Answer

"Pedisyon" is a term commonly used in Filipino folk medicine to refer to infertility or difficulty in conceiving a child. It is believed to be caused by a variety of factors such as malnutrition, stress, and the influence of supernatural forces.

Question 9

The use of traditional healers in Haiti is an example of __________ of illness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The use of traditional healers in Haiti...

Question 10

County health departments often give priority to programs that meet client needs regardless of the profitability of the programs. This characteristic reflects which of the following component of organizational culture?

Accepted Answer

Organizational values refer to the set of beliefs and principles that guide an organization's actions and decision-making processes. Prioritizing programs that meet client needs regardless of profitability is an example of an organizational value that emphasizes serving the community over financial gain.

Question 11

Patterns of "pedisyon" may reflect medicalization

Accepted Answer

"Pedisyon" refers to a traditional Filipino healing practice that involves massaging the feet. If there are specific patterns or standardized techniques that are consistently used in pedisyon, it may suggest a level of medicalization or professionalization of the practice.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a core value of public health?

Accepted Answer

Public health values include rationalism, which emphasizes the use of scientific evidence to inform decision-making, and positivism, which emphasizes the use of objective data to understand health phenomena. Mastery over nature is also a core value, which refers to the belief that public health can help prevent and control disease by understanding and intervening in the natural environment. Profitability is not a core value of public health, as public health focuses on the health and well-being of communities rather than financial gain.

Question 13

Haiti is unique in the world for having this kind of belief

Accepted Answer

Haiti is known for its Vodou religion, which is unique in its specific practices and history but shares similarities with other Afro-diasporic religions in the Americas, such as Santería in Cuba and Candomblé in Brazil, which also blend African traditional beliefs with Christianity.

Question 14

A mission statement of an organization is part of:

Accepted Answer

A mission statement is a statement of the organization's culture, values, and purpose, which guides decision-making and actions within the organization. It reflects the organization's core beliefs and principles, and defines its identity and overall direction.

Quiz 8: Comparative Health Cultures