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Social factors, both contextual (e.g., poverty, housing, education) and interpersonal (e.g., racism, social support, stigma) are important contributors to health outcomes for all people. With an infant mental health lens- social determinants of health may be describes as access to prenatal or postnatal care, the level of health care services, healthy child development, adverse childhood experiences, racism, trauma, family economic stability, family educational level, social support, housing, and community. Understanding how these factors influence health, both individually and in combination, can lead to the development and implementation of more effective health promotion programs and policies.
This course also helps learners understand which health and illness are determined by social and economic determinants. Some questions explored include: How should we conceptualize health and risk factors in Palm Beach County? What do people need to have or do to be healthy in Palm Beach County regarding infant mental health? What processes, structures, and situations are likely to be harmful to health for families in Palm Beach County? What are the social and economic conditions that influence all of the above?
The course is a collaboration of CSCPBC and TLJMS for a special training Symposium Series on present research and resources in support of diverse families and providers growth.
T. Leroy Jefferson Medical Society (TLJMS) is a professional organization that focuses on helping underserved populations in our community. TLJMS provides health education programs, youth mentoring programs, speakers on health issues, as well as health fair medical screenings and mental health wellness evaluations to school children and adults. As dedicated minority healthcare professionals, TLJMS actively works together to improve health and wellness, access to quality care, and academic and career opportunities for underserved populations. To learn more visit: www.tljmedicalsociety.org
Learning Objectives: (maximum of three)
At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe the types of social determinants of health and how each can impact health outcomes;
- Explore the relationship between social determinants of health and health disparities;
- Identify social determinants of health during clinical encounters; and
- Describe how physicians and health providers, health systems, and communities can address social determinants of health to improve outcomes and health equity.
