HDP 122 Class 6

Comprehensive Primary Health Care framework for Zandile who has tuberculosis South Africa has the highest encumbrance of tuberculosis (TB), this infection it is an airborne disease which is caused by  Mycobacterium  tuberculosis, the main source for transmission of the disease is through a contagious person infecting those who share air space with. The most active method for preventing the infection it is early detection on new cases and immediate start of patients onto effective treatment. Well there are several factors that influence the success of the treatment and the transition of the infection into the development of an active disease, those factors includes socioeconomic issues, the etiologic agent and clinical treatment.  There are several components of a Comprehensive Primary Health Care programme that are important in addressing the health crisis which will be used for Zandile namely curative, prevention, rehabilitative and promotive. ...

The Alma-Ata provides a definition for Primary Health Care. Using the comprehensive definition, how do the principles ensure that the definition is achieved ? The Declaration of Alma Ata This document was released in 1978 and it was composed of the five fundamental principles for effective, comprehensive primary health care service delivery. The principles were in response to the broader community and social issues leading to poor population in developing countries. The aim of these principles was to ensure prevention of diseases and promotion of the health of the people. All these principles come up with the definition of primary health care in a comprehensive manner. Primary Health Care According to the Declaration of Alma-Ata, Primary Health Care is essential health care based on practical, scientifically sound and socially acceptable methods and technology made universally accessible to individuals and families in the community through their full participation and ...

How the actions of an interprofessional team results in improved health outcomes Introduction  According to the World Health Organization an interprofessional collaborative group is a unit of health professionals from different divisiokns within the health sector that collaborate as one to collectively offer the highest quality of healthcare to patients. This alliance had been proven to demonstrate and intiate a higher value of healthcare as well as improve healthcare outcomes. This is evident when health professionals such as nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians and other health professionals come together to share each other’s knowledge and skills of their respective fields to collectively offer patients the most effective all round care and treatments. How is this collaborative approach beneficial to patients? Each day new medical advances are found. This has made it more and more tedious for health professionals to keep up with the times and remain competent in t...

Journey to housing There are many ways in which the government can help and assist a community to make the lives of the community member a bit better and more comfortable. HOW CAN THE GOVERNMENT HELP AND ASSIST THE COMMUNITY? One of the ways in which the government can improve the lives of people in the community is by using a social service model to do so. IS THE APPROACH OF JOURNEY TO HOUSING A SOCIAL SERVICE OR COMMUNITY BUILDING MODEL? The approach of journey to housing is a social service model that benefits and provides facilities to community members, such as education, food subsidies, health care and subsidized housing provided by the government to improve the life and living conditions of the children, disabled, the elderly and the poor in the community. WHAT AIMS OR FOCUSES WERE INVOLVED IN THE HOUSING PROJECT OF RAVENSMEAD? The members of the community are going to benefit by the facility that is provided by the government, which is the building of housing in R...

How HIV affects the different dimensions of one's health .   Introduction HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system, which is the body's natural defence system. Without a strong immune system, the body has trouble fighting off diseases. HIV can be transferred through unprotected sex and blood donations without laboratory tests. People living with HIV have had many challenges and have suffered stigmatization.HIV then results in an increased  rate of orphaned children .  In this blog we'll be discussing the affects that HIV has on an individuals dimensions of health. Sexual dimension Four types of sexual problems are commonly reported. They are: Problems with sexual desire : this usually involves a loss of interest in sex, but sometimes a person’s sexual desires can increase to such an extent that it becomes problematic. Problems with arousal: difficulties getting or keeping an erection for men; bec...