Health Equity True/False
There are many clinics in Back Bay and the city is thinking of opening another in that area. This is health equity. Why?
False. There is already an abundance of healthcare centers and the city should look to put the clinic in an area with less access to care.
BPHC hosts free physical fitness classes around the city. This is public health. True or False? Why?
True! Increases access to physical activity.
Lincoln was walking through the store and got coughed on by a lady who didn't know how to cover her cough. A few days later he got sick. What category of infectious disease is this?
Direct contact from the lady's cough.
There is a new program at school to help students prepare for the SAT. This relates to what determinant?
Education.
At what concert did the CEO of Astronomer get caught cheating on his wife with the head of HR?
Coldplay
School-based health center in colleges around Boston are providing free and confidential reproductive health services to all of their students since there is a lack of access in that area. This is health equity. Why?
Yes! Increases access to reproductive care for students.
Farmer's markets with access to affordable foods are not an example of public health. True or False? Why?
False. Increase access to healthy/affordable foods.
Johnny forgot to wash his hands after cooking raw chicken and then ate his meal. He had stomach aches and was vomiting a few days later. What category of infectious disease is this?
Food-borne illness.
A clinic is open before and after working hours (9am-5pm). This relates to what determinant?
Access to healthcare.
What is Lina's favorite show?
Vampire Diaries
A city opens clinics in low-income neighborhoods to provide free or low-cost services like vaccines, STI testing, or chronic disease management. Is this health equity? Why?
Yes! Opening a new clinic in a low-income neighborhood and making them free or low-cost services helps increase access to care.
There are libraries in every Boston neighborhood. This is public health. True or False? Why?
True. Increase access to education and connectivity.
Michael took the subway to work and later received a message from the Department of Public Health notifying him that he was exposed to measles because somebody with measles took the train earlier that day. A few days later, he started getting a rash and fever. What category of infectious disease is this?
Indirect contact because they were not on the train at the same time.
The city is adding more entry-level positions for community members to guarantee more jobs. This relates to what determinant?
Socioeconomic status.
Who has a receding hairline because she wore her hair up during Dance Moms?
Jojo Siwa
The local hospital is offering telehealth visits (virtual appointments) that require WIFI and a private space for people experiencing homelessness. This is health equity. Why?
False. This program assumes that all individuals have access to a device, WIFI, and private space.
False. Demographic of Back Bay is not representative.
Janine went camping and came back with 7 mosquito bites and went to the doctor who said she had West Nile Virus. What category of infectious disease is this?
Vector-borne illness from mosquitos.
The community centers around Boston are providing spaces for everyone to come together and meet new people. This relates to what determinant?
Social support and connectivity.
Who was a mommy on Love Island?
Huda
A mental health center trains therapists to understand and respect cultural norms and trauma histories of Black, Indigenous, and immigrant communities. Is this health equity? Why?
Yes! This is health equity because it ensures therapists provide culturally responsive care that addresses the specific histories and needs of marginalized communities, helping reduce disparities in mental health access and outcomes.
The city is opening a chain of ice cream shops in every neighborhood. This is public health. True or False?
False. Not increasing access to healthy foods. (Can argue for true-- increasing job opportunities).
Sabrina and her partner did not discuss their sexual health history/status before hooking up. Sabrina felt itchy and got warts in her pubic area a week later. What category of infectious disease is this?
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI).
The city of Boston is replacing lead pipes in certain communities to help reduce health related problems. This relates to what determinant?
Nothing beats a ____________ holiday and right now you can save 50 pounds.
Jet2