Terms Description

Health as a Multifactorial Phenomenon

Political - Involves one’s leadership 1. Safety - The condition of being
how/she rules, manages and other free from harm, injury or loss of
people in decision making. authority or power.
2. Oppression - Unjust or cruel
exercise of authority or power
3. Political Will - Determination to
pursue something which is for the
interest of the majority.
4. Empowerment
 The ability of a person to
do something
 Creating the
circumstances where
people can use their
faculties and abilities at
the maximum level in the
pursuit of common goals
Behavioral 1. Cultural - relating to the
representation of non-physical
traits, such as values, beliefs,
attitudes and customs shared by
a group of people and passed
from the generation to the next.
2. Habits/Practices - A customary
action usually done to maintain
or promote health like use of
anting-anting and lucky charms.
3. Mores/Ethnic Customs/Beliefs -
state or habit of mind wherein a
group of people place into
something or a person.
Heredity 1. Genetic Endowment - The
genetic transmission of traits from
parents to offspring; genetically
determined.
Environment  The sum of all the conditions and
elements that make up the
surroundings and influence the
development of the individuals.
Socio-economic  Refers to the production
activities, distribution of and
consumption of goods of an
individual
 Care Enhancement Qualities of a Nurse
Qualities of a nurse
Core Values
1. Commitment  Dedicated to going above and
beyond normally expected
behaviors.
 Career commitment to life-long
learning that will enhance the
level of care delivered to
patients.
2. Conscience  Sense of moral responsibility
 Working consistently on
another’s behalf and
“representing the concerns of
the patient.”
 Focus on empathy
3. Competence  Consistently arriving to work on
time.
 Presenting a professional
manner.
 Hold self to a high standard of
excellence when fulfilling daily
tasks.
 Ask for help or clarification when
there is uncertainty about a
specific duty or method.
4. Compassion  Empathize with patients.
 Provide kind and considerate
treatment at all times.
 Receive an inspirational sense of
human connection and
confirmation of the meaning of
their work.
5. Confidence  Takes confidence in skills and
knowledge to act with
commitment, follow conscience,
constantly act in a competent
manner, and express
compassion, even in the most
challenging circumstances.
 Assist others who are dealing
with difficult news.
 Strong sense of self will summon
positive change in patient care