Primary Health Care - The 8 Elements
and Principles Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
PHC definition -
correct answer ✅Essential health care based on practical,
scientifically sound, and socially acceptable methods and
technology made universally accessible to individuals and families
in the community through their full participation and at a cost that
the country and community can afford
Elements vs principles of PHC -
correct answer ✅Elements - the things the public health care
should include
Principles - ways in which elements should be delivered
Ie. Food supply should be delivered in a way that involves
community participation, should be equitable, should use
appropriate tech etc
8 essential elements of primary health care (and subdivisions) -
correct answer ✅1. Education
2. Food supply -->Promotive services
, Primary Health Care - The 8 Elements
and Principles Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
3. Safe water and sanitation
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4. Maternal and child health
5. Immunisation -->Preventive services
6. Prevention and control of endemic diseases
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7. Treatment of diseases and injuries
-->Curative services
8. Provision of drugs
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principles of Public Health Care -
correct answer ✅-equity in distribution
-appropriate technology
-multisectoral approach
-community participation
and Principles Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
PHC definition -
correct answer ✅Essential health care based on practical,
scientifically sound, and socially acceptable methods and
technology made universally accessible to individuals and families
in the community through their full participation and at a cost that
the country and community can afford
Elements vs principles of PHC -
correct answer ✅Elements - the things the public health care
should include
Principles - ways in which elements should be delivered
Ie. Food supply should be delivered in a way that involves
community participation, should be equitable, should use
appropriate tech etc
8 essential elements of primary health care (and subdivisions) -
correct answer ✅1. Education
2. Food supply -->Promotive services
, Primary Health Care - The 8 Elements
and Principles Exam Questions &
Answers (Grade A+)
3. Safe water and sanitation
------------------------------------------
4. Maternal and child health
5. Immunisation -->Preventive services
6. Prevention and control of endemic diseases
------------------------------------------
7. Treatment of diseases and injuries
-->Curative services
8. Provision of drugs
------------------------------------------
principles of Public Health Care -
correct answer ✅-equity in distribution
-appropriate technology
-multisectoral approach
-community participation
