Ch 5: population health
What is the number of new cases or disease in a population ?
Incidence
What component of SMART-C refer to the ability to track progress?
Measurable
What are the 5 concepts in stages of change (Transtheoretical model)
Pre contemplation
contemplation
decision/determination
action
maintenance
What is the total number of new and old cases of a disease in a population?
prevalence
What level of prevention is practiced when applying a 5% fluoride varnish on demineralized area?
secondary prevention
A patient says “I don’t think flossing is necessary” this patient is in what stage of the transtheoretical model/stage of change model
Precontemplation
What is a cornerstone of dental caries prevention in the US ?
Which level of prevention is practiced when applying a sealant on a healthy molar ?
Primary prevention
What model suggests that specific perceptions are necessary to motivate an individual to take preventive action?
health belief model
What does OPC stand for ?
Oral pharyngeal cancer
When planning a project and using the SMART C objectives, what 3 components must the objectives contains?
Action
conditions
criteria
What is the study and use of communication strategies to inform and influence individual and community decisions that enhance health ?
Health communication
What are the most common birth defects involving the oral cavity ?
Cleft lip and cleft palate
What is the statement of measurable changes that will occur because of the program/innervation?
Objectives (SMART+C)
What concept is described as “the confidence in one’s ability to take action” in the health belief model
Self efficacy