Families and health / Janet R. Grochowski ; Susan J. Ferguson, series editor.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Grochowski, Janet R., author.

Series:

Contemporary family perspectives ; v. 6.

Contemporary family perspectives ; volume 6

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Families--Health and hygiene.

Families.

Family medicine.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (297 pages).

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles : SAGE, [2014]

System Details:

text file

Summary:

The Second Edition of Families and Health offers a unique and valuable approach to understanding the dynamics of family health to prepare readers to better assist 21st-century families. Family health is not a static state merely measured by the health status of its individual members, but rather a complex process that includes multiple dimensions responding to dynamic interactions among the health determinants of biological basics (genetics), behavioral patterns, social-cultural circumstances, environmental exposures, and political stipulations (health care policies and services). This Second Edition offers an innovative model that adds depth and functionality to the study of families and their health and well-being. The "Family Health Determinants Model" reflects this proactive approach to family health and serves as a functional tool for families, scholars, and practitioners. Key Features, This is one of the few books in the market to truly capture the complexity of family health and present it in a comprehensible manner. The author presents an original, creative, and functional model: the Family Health Determinants Model. Each chapter is rich with current and engaging data, over 30 figures and tables, authentic family health examples and controversies, and extensive inclusion of current websites and references. Authentic and dynamic case studies and examples appear in each chapter, with thought-provoking critical thinking questions at the conclusion of each chapter. Book jacket.

Contents:

Chapter 1 Introduction: Families and Their Health 1

Family Health: Definitions and Determinants 2

Case 1.1 Tyra: Influences on Family Health 4

The Status of American Families' Health 6

Overweight and Obese 10

Access to Health Care 14

Uninsured and Underinsured 17

Case 1.2 Trent: Uninsured and Underinsured Young Adults 23

Family Health Concept: From Insularism to Interdisciplinary 25

Reconnecting Mind-Body-Spirit in Health Care 25

The Biopsychosocial Model and Beyond 27

General Systems and Related Family Health Theories 29

Summary and Book Organization 31

Critical Thinking Questions 35

Chapter 2 Biology and Family Health: Epigenetics and Beyond 37

Epigenetic Inheritance Research and Family Health 38

Multifactorial Inheritance Disorders 40

Race, Ethnicity, and Genetics in Health Disparities 41

Family Health Histories 42

Case 2.1 Victoria and Hope: Breast Cancer in the Family 44

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) 45

Families' Adaptations to Chronic Illnesses 48

Family Health and Alzheimer's Disease (AD) 48

Case 2.2 Hank and Lily: A Time of Loss and Love 52

Family Caregivers 54

Loss, Dying, and Death-Part of Family Health 57

Case 2.3 Tylor and Maria: Gone without Goodbye 58

Case 2.4 Josh: Dying Well 59

Summary 61

Critical Thinking Questions 63

Chapter 3 Behavior Patterns: Families' Health Choices 65

Interactive Nature of Family Health Behaviors 65

Case 3.1 Alicia: No Vaccinations for My Kids 65

Family Health Promotion-"Health Work" 68

An Ecological Approach 72

Health Behavior Theories and Models 74

Intrapersonal Models 75

Case 3.2 Simone: Sex and the Heart 77

Interpersonal Approaches 79

Cigarette Smoking Is Addictive, but Stopping Can Be Contagious 79

Case 3.3 Julio: Childhood Obesity-Beyond Family Concern 81

Community-based Approaches 86

Summary 90

Critical Thinking Questions 91

Chapter 4 Social Determinants and Family Health 93

Health Disparities Among Families 93

Case 4.1 The Injustice of Health Inequities 93

Infant Mortality 102

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) 103

Type 2 Diabetes 107

Cancers 107

HIV Infection and AIDS 109

Immunizations 109

Mental Illness 112

Discrimination, Stigmatization, and Health 116

Family Relationships and Mental Health 117

Case 4.2 Sarah: What a Depressed Teenager Wished She Could Say 120

Health Education: Families, School, and Community Collaborations 124

Case 4.3 Mia: The High Price of Ignorance 124

Summary 130

Critical Thinking Questions 132

Chapter 5 Environmental Exposures and Global Family Health 133

The Global Burden of Infectious Disease 133

Case 5.1 Aisha: Malaria-A Disease of Poverty 133

The HTV/AIDS Pandemic 136

Case 5.2 Mandisa: The Youthful, Feminine Face of HIV/AIDS 143

HIV/AIDS-related Stigma and Discrimination 145

The Global Reach of Pollution 149

Case 5.3 Leon: Uneasy Breaths of Pediatric Asthma 150

Internal Environmental Exposures: Imbalances in Biological Flora 155

External Environmental Exposures: The Global Tobacco Epidemic 156

Deeper Health Impacts: Air Pollution and DNA 157

Work Environments and Global Family Health 159

Women in the Workplace 159

Psychosocial Work Environment 163

Case 5.4 Theresa and David: Stress ... at Work 165

Work-to-Family and Family-to-Work Conflicts 169

Smart Workplaces: Just for the Health of It 171

Summary 172

Critical Thinking Questions 173

Chapter 6 Health Care and Families 175

Underinsured Families: Paying Too Much and Getting Too Little 175

Case 6.1 Ed: Medical Tourism and American Health Care 175

Dental Health Coverage, Not a Frill 180

Globalization of Health Care and Medical Travel 181

An Ailing Health System on the Mend? 184

Case 6.2 Isabella: Unhealthy Health Care 184

Healthy Lives 188

Access 189

Equity 191

Quality 192

Efficiency 196

Health Care Reform and Redesign 198

Affordable and Equitable Access 199

Higher Quality and Efficiency in Delivery Performance 203

Greater Accountability, Leadership, and Reorganization in Health Care 206

Geisinger-like Health System: Translating Knowledge into Action 208

Case 6.3 Kaela: Creating a Patient-centered Primary Home 209

Summary 211

Critical Thinking Questions 213.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-265) and index.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2014. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

Other Format:

Print version: Grochowski, Janet R. Families and health.

ISBN:

9781483310466

OCLC:

893682470

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.