General Global Health
What is a community health worker?
community member that helps bridge the access to healthcare to those in need
Name 2 lower division courses required for the global health major
GLBH 20, Psych 60, SOCI 30/40/70, Phil 26, HILD 30, Poli 30 or 30D
Who is the founder of Partners in Health?
Paul Farmer
What is tuberculosis?
Tuberculosis s a contagious infectious disease caused by the bacterium mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the lungs but can also spread to other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, spine, and brain, and spreads through airborne droplets.
Symptoms: Persistent cough, fever and night sweats, unintentional weight loss, fatigue, coughing up blood
Who is the faculty advisor for UCSD Partners in Health chapter?
Dr. Shonberg
What are the social determinants of health?
The nonbiological conditions in the environment influencing health where people are born, work, live and grow
Name 2 upper division courses required for the global health major
GLBH 181/148, MGT 173
What is the name of the act that the 2024-2025 PIHE Advocacy Campaign is based on?
The End TB Now Act
T or F: Is tuberculosis curable?
True!
In what country did Partner's in Health first community health project take place?
What is the difference between global health and public health?
- public health focuses on health within specific communities
- global health focuses on improving equity within access to health care worldwide
What is the name of the class visits a clinic in Tijuana on Saturdays?
HFiT or Health Frontiers in Tijuana (GLBH 111)
What are the 3 pillars of PIHE?
Community Building and Education
Advocacy
Fundraising
Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, malaria.
When did PIHE first become established at UCSD?
2022!
How does climate change impact low income countries?
- increased poverty, damaged infrastructure, reduced agricultural production, changes in rainfall
How many hours are required for the Global Health field experience requirement?
100 hours
What is the first PIHE @ UC San Diego event taking place in winter quarter?
Feeding San Diego community service event!
Name one of several ways to be tested for TB.
Skin test, blood test, chest x-ray, through labs.
How many people are apart of our executive team this year?
7! Lauren S., Raghad, Lauren M., Emma, Neyha, Ally, and Celeste.