Testosterone is the primary sex hormone and anabolic steroid in males. In male humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testes and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair Normal testosterone levels in […]
Ecological model of health behavior is a model that emphasizes the environmental and policy contexts of behavior while incorporating social and psychological influences. Ecological models lead to the explicit consideration of multiple levels of influence, thereby guiding the development of more comprehensive interventions. Ecological models recognize multiple levels of influence on health behaviors, including: […]
What is social cognitive theory? Social cognitive theory (SCT), is a theory that illustrate the impact of individual experiences, the actions of others, and environmental factors on individual health behaviors. It is used in health psychology, education, and communication, holds that portions of an individual’s knowledge acquisition can be directly related to observing others within […]
Public Health Questions and Answers for Students In which disease conditions is prevalence more appropriate and why? Answer: Prevalence is most appropriate in long-standing or chronic diseases as the window period in which a diagnosis can be established is much higher and therefore, cases will not be missed during a survey. On the other hand, […]
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting, preventing and responding to infectious diseases. This test is designed to test your knowledge of medicine and public health QUESTION ANSWER A group of […]
Baby wipes are disposable cloths used to cleanse the sensitive skin of infants. These cloths are made from non-woven fabrics similar to those used in dryer sheets and are saturated with a solution of gentle cleansing ingredients. Baby wipes are typically sold in plastic tubs that keep the cloths moist and allow for easy dispensing. […]
Imodium is a brand of Loperamide, a class of medications called antidiarrheal agents. It works by decreasing the flow of fluids and electrolytes into the bowel and by slowing down the movement of the bowel to decrease the number of bowel movements. The medication is used to decrease the frequency of diarrhea. It is often […]
What is a Cleft Lip? A cleft lip happens if the tissue that makes up the lip does not join completely before birth. This results in an opening in the upper lip. The opening in the lip can be a small slit or it can be a large opening that goes through the lip into […]
Previous studies have indicated increased risk of mental disorder symptoms, suicide and substance misuse in lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adults, compared to heterosexual adults. For a long time, the LGBTQ community has had a hard time being accepted in society. Traditional relationships have been deemed more acceptable, unlike non-traditional relationships, which is quite unfair. […]
In the field of public health leadership relates to the ability of an individual to influence, motivate, and enable others to contribute toward the effectiveness and success of their community and/or the organization in which they work. It involves inspiring people to craft and achieve a vision and goals. Leaders provide mentoring, coaching, and recognition. […]
