Final Week: Social Determinants of Health Quiz

Why is it important to understand different social groups when studying social determinants of health?

• It helps identify population size

• It helps in understanding environmental factors

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  It helps in understanding differences in access and quality of care.

• It helps in understanding health care practices

Why is it important to consider multiple factors (such as social and environmental factors) when analyzing health disparities?

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  Because health disparities are influenced by a combination of factors

• Because of intersectionality

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  Because health disparities are random

• Because health disparities are hard to identify

Which of the following best defines socioeconomic status?

• The quality of medical care received

• A person’s social and economic position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation

• Personal health behaviors and lifestyle choices

• The physical environment where a person lives

What is the primary goal of understanding the impact of socioeconomic status on health?

• To ensure everyone has the same income

• To promote fair and equal opportunities regardless of income, education, or occupation

• To increase the number of schools

• To increase taxes

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According to the CDC, which of the following is NOT an example of a social determinant of health?

• Income level

• Zipcode

• Blood type

• Education level

Which of the following best describes the concept of intersectionality in health disparities?

• It means everyone has the same health risks

• It focuses solely on environmental factors

• It is only about economic status

• It refers to the overlap of multiple social identities and how they contribute to unique experiences of disadvantage

The more (a)   our overlapping identities create, the worse our access to healthcare and health outcomes will be (fill in the blank).

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 This concept refers to the belief systems, practices, values, and social norms governed by culture

• Cultural determinants of health

• Structural determinants of health

• Economical determinants of health

• Cultural competency

Cultural and linguistic (a)   means having the skills, attitudes, and actions to work well with people from different cultures, people who speak different languages, and people with different communication abilities.

How does implicit bias among healthcare providers impact patient outcomes?

• It eliminates the need for cultural competence training

• It ensures all patients receive the same care

• It can lead to unequal treatment and worsen health disparities

• It has no effect on patient outcomes