Structural Violence
Colonialism
Global Health Theories
GH Research
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Terms
100

This term describes social structures that harm individuals by preventing them from meeting their basic needs.

What is structural violence?

100

This leader was a prominent figure in the struggle for Indonesian independence from Dutch colonial rule and became the first President of Indonesia.

Who is Sukarno?

100

This theory, introduced by Peter Berger and Thomas Luckmann, explores how individuals and groups create and maintain shared understandings and meanings of the world through social interactions.

What is the Social Construction of Reality Theory?

100

In this qualitative research technique, participants are observed in their natural settings to gain insights into their behaviors and interactions.

What is ethnography?

100

Founded by freed American slaves in the early 19th century, this West African country was established with the support of this organization.

What is the American Colonization Society?

100

This strategy involves using digital technology and telecommunication tools to provide health care services, especially in remote or underserved areas.

What is telemedicine?

200

Structural violence often manifests in these inequalities, impacting access to healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.

What are social determinants of health?

200

This Spanish explorer was responsible for claiming the Philippines for Spain in the 16th century.

Who is Ferdinand Magellan?

200

This theory explores how societal norms and structures influence individuals' health behaviors and access to care, often focusing on issues of power and inequality.

What is Social Structural Theory?

200

This research method combines both qualitative and quantitative approaches to provide a more comprehensive understanding of complex health issues.

What is mixed methods research?

200

This Belgian-administered territory saw the imposition of ethnic classifications that contributed to long-standing divisions and tensions, eventually leading to this tragic event in 1994.

What is the Rwandan Genocide?

200

This term, introduced by Kimberlé Crenshaw, refers to the interconnected nature of social categorizations such as race, class, and gender, which can create overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.

What is intersectionality?

300

The concept of structural violence is crucial in understanding disparities in health outcomes between different socioeconomic groups, exemplified by this phenomenon where lower-income populations experience higher rates of illness and death.

What is health inequity?

300

This African leader is known for his role in the struggle for independence from Belgian colonial rule and later became the first Prime Minister and President of Congo.

Who is Patrice Lumumba?

300

This framework, often used in global health, focuses on understanding how different layers of society, from individuals to systems, impact health and healthcare delivery.

What is the Socio-Ecological Model?

300

This qualitative data analysis technique involves coding and categorizing data to identify themes and patterns in participants' responses.

What is thematic analysis?

300

This British official’s policies during the Bengal Famine of 1943 led to widespread criticism and are often cited as a stark example of colonial mismanagement.

Who is Winston Churchill?

300

This economic indicator measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country, often used to assess the economic performance and health of a nation.

What is Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?

400

Structural violence is often hidden and normalized, making it distinct from this form of direct violence involving physical harm.

What is direct violence?

400

This famous African leader was the first President of Ghana and played a key role in the pan-African movement for decolonization.

Who is Kwame Nkrumah?

400

This term describes the unforeseen outcomes that arise from well-intentioned policies or interventions, often highlighting the complexity of implementing health strategies.

What are unintended consequences of purposive action?

400

This research approach involves collaborating with local communities and stakeholders to address health issues in culturally appropriate ways and ensure that interventions are effective and sustainable.

What is community-based participatory research (CBPR)?

400

This controversial policy, implemented by the American colonial government, aimed to assimilate the Filipino population into American cultural and political norms.

What is the Philippine Commission Act?

400

This statistical measure represents the distribution of income or wealth within a population, often used to assess economic inequality.

What is the Gini coefficient?

500

This sociologist is known for his work on the concept of structural violence, particularly in the context of inequality and social justice.

Who is Johan Galtung?

500

This 1884-1885 conference regulated European colonization and trade in Africa, leading to the division of the continent among European powers.


What is the Berlin Conference?

500

This theory explores how systemic factors such as poverty, inequality, and discrimination contribute to the widespread experience of suffering among marginalized populations.

What is the Social Suffering Theory?

500

This quantitative approach uses longitudinal data collected over multiple time points to analyze changes in health outcomes and the effects of interventions over time.

What is a longitudinal study?

500

Despite facing several attempts at colonization, Ethiopia is unique in African history for maintaining its sovereignty due to resistance against this country's invasion.

What is Italy?

500

This term, coined by Michel Foucault, refers to the way in which states and institutions exert control over populations through health regulations and policies, focusing on managing life and health.

What is biopower?

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