Question 1

Create three talking points explaining why it is important for Family Studies professionals to be aware of and include family health issues when working with or studying families.

Accepted Answer

*physical health issues impact how families cope with family relationships
*the interactive nature of physical and behaviors family health determinants influences how families cope with social and environmental demands
*family health is impacted by political determinants that in turn influence rates of family health disparities.

Question 2

What is integrative healing? Please include an example of this medical health approach.

Accepted Answer

Integrative healing is a collaborative approach in which both conventional (surgery and pharmaceuticals) and complementary strategies are used in treating illness. Example: the incorporation of yoga and physical therapy for a patient recovering from an accident.

Question 3

The Interactive Determinants of Family Health model is an ecological model. How is this model critical in understanding and improving the health of families and their members? Please include an example.

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Example: childhood obesity - students outlines and notes the genetic, behavioral, social/cultural, environmental, and political influences at play when understanding the higher rates of childhood obesity among different racial and socioeconomic groups.

Question 4

A central element throughout the family life course is connectedness. How does connectedness influence family health? Please present your response using an example of a family health concern (besides obesity and depression).

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Question 5

What is palliative care? Provide an example of how this impacts families.

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Question 6

George Engel, MD, challenged conventional medicine with his model that emphasizes

Accepted Answer

George Engel, MD, is known for introducing the biopsychosocial model, which emphasizes that health and illness are determined by a dynamic interaction between biological, psychological, and sociological factors. This model challenges the traditional biomedical approach that focuses solely on biological aspects.

Question 7

The correct term for the combination of conventional and complementary medicines is

Accepted Answer

Integrative medicine refers to the combination of conventional (mainstream) medical treatments and complementary (alternative) therapies for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.

Question 8

The Institute of Medicine calls for teams of researchers studying health problems to work as integrative team. This approach is called

Accepted Answer

Transdisciplinary approaches involve integrating and moving beyond discipline-specific approaches to create a holistic and cohesive understanding or solution to a problem, which aligns with the Institute of Medicine's call for integrative teamwork in health research.

Question 9

Childhood obesity is a health challenge that impacts health and health care immediately and into the future. Which of the interactive determinants of family health influence this health condition?

Accepted Answer

Childhood obesity is influenced by a combination of biological (genetic predispositions), behavioral (diet, physical activity), and sociological (family habits, socioeconomic status) factors.

Question 10

Knowing your family health history is a vital part of the _______ interactive determinant of the Family Health Model, Figure 4.1 in the text.

Accepted Answer

Knowing your family health history is primarily related to the biological interactive determinant of the Family Health Model, as it involves genetic and hereditary factors that can influence an individual's health.

Question 11

Which interactive family health determinant (Figure 4.1 in the text.) plays a significant role in global migration due to poverty, violence, and war?

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Question 12

Health disparities emerging from inequalities profoundly influence family health. This concept is part of the _______ interactive determinant in Figure 4.1 in the text.

Accepted Answer

Health disparities resulting from inequalities are most directly related to sociological determinants. These determinants encompass the societal structures, economic policies, and social norms that contribute to different health outcomes among families.

Question 13

Physicians and medical care experts agree that Americans spend over a third of all health care dollars on aggressive measures primarily during which stage of life?

Accepted Answer

The majority of healthcare spending in the United States is concentrated on aggressive measures during the final stages of life, often in an effort to extend life or manage terminal conditions.

Question 14

The following are true statements concerning the Affordable Car Act of 2010 EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 prohibits insurers from denying coverage based on preexisting medical conditions, making statement A incorrect and the others true regarding the ACA's provisions.

Question 15

According to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010 _____ percent of American adults 20 years and older were overweight or obese.

Accepted Answer

In 2010, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 68 percent of American adults aged 20 years and older were overweight or obese.

Question 16

Between 1976-1980 and 2007-2008, the obesity rate for children aged 6 to 11 years

Accepted Answer

Between 1976-1980 and 2007-2008, the obesity rate for children aged 6 to 11 years tripled, reflecting a significant increase in childhood obesity over this period.

Question 17

Family members living with depression suffer

Accepted Answer

Family members living with someone who has depression can experience social, physical, and economic difficulties. Socially, they may feel isolated or stressed due to the challenges of supporting a loved one. Physically, the stress can lead to health issues. Economically, there may be financial strain due to medical costs or reduced income if the person with depression is unable to work.

Question 18

Depression is not a weakness but a medical condition, yet only ____ percent of Americans diagnosed with major depression receive treatment for it.

Accepted Answer

Approximately 51% of Americans diagnosed with major depression receive treatment for it, highlighting a significant gap in care for those affected by this medical condition.

Question 19

All of the following are symptoms of depression in males EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

Increased work productivity is not typically a symptom of depression. Depression often leads to decreased motivation and productivity, whereas anger, substance abuse, and interrupted sleep patterns are common symptoms of depression in males.

Question 20

Depression among youth is a highly recurrent disorder with over ____ percent of depressed individuals enduring more than one depressive episode and relapses.

Accepted Answer

Depression among youth is highly recurrent, with over 75 percent of those affected experiencing more than one depressive episode and relapses.

Quiz 4: Family Health: Beyond Illness and Disease