Health Promotion and Wellness efforts aim to address sexual violence by applying the public health framework with an emphasis on primary prevention programs. The intent of primary prevention is to build knowledge and awareness of health issues within a community. The focus is on the greater good for the population being served, and in this area we aim to create a campus culture that respects all and does not tolerate any form of violence (examples: all forms of gender-based violence, hazing, micro-agressions, cyber stalking and bullying). Show
PreventionIn a public health framework most align with three levels of prevention. Health Promotion and Wellness work around gender-based violence and health and well-being mainly addresses priority health issues within the sphere of primary prevention. For better understanding, it is important to review primary, secondary and tertiary prevention together.
Additional information Socio-Ecological ModelHealth Promotion and Wellness mainly dedicates its resources to primary prevention efforts through the lens of the Socio-Ecological Model (SEM) . The SEM is based on research demonstrating the effectiveness of addressing health issues through multiple levels of strategies ranging from individual to societal. Illinois State University, community entities, state and national agencies develop and implement policies, campaigns, resources and initiatives that address the complex health issue at each of the levels of the Socio-Ecological Model. For this approach is the most effective and comprehensive way to resolve complex health issues like interpersonal violence, alcohol abuse, and food insecurity. The SEM demonstrates how the involvement of the entire community plays such a pivotal role in the well-being of people, places, and the culture.
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Interpersonal/Relationship Level
Community/Organizational Level
Public Policy/Societal Level
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Contributors to ViolenceResearch on violence has increased our understanding of factors that make some individuals more likely to commit violence Below are factors that increases the likelihood that a person will commit a violent act. These risk factors are not direct causes of violence, instead, risk factors contribute to violence. Individual Risk Factors
Interpersonal/Relationship Risk Factors
Community/Organizational Risk Factors
Societal Risk Factors
Protective Factors: anything that decreases the likelihood of a person committing or perpetrating an act of violence. Research in this area is ongoing; however, there are a few protective factors that have been identified.
Red FlagsWatch out for people that:
Resource: What is the factor that makes it difficult to implement primary prevention programs?Several factors make it difficult to implement primary prevention programs. 1. People tend to believe that the future will result in good things happening to them, whereas bad things will happen to other people.
Which of the following is an example of a primary prevention strategy?Vaccines are an example of a primary prevention strategy. Primary prevention aims to prevent the onset of disease. Secondary strategies are used for early detection of disease and preventing the progression of the disease.
What is one downfall or caveat of secondary prevention?What is one down fall or caveat of secondary preventions? There is a stigma related to mental health treatment that may impede people from seeking treatment.
What is the purpose of primary enhancement quizlet?A primary enhancement program- aimed at prevention of depression & enhancement of personal happiness.
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