Description
Social and community context is a crucial aspect of the social determinants of health, encompassing the social environments in which people live, work, and interact. This determinant highlights how relationships, community engagement, social support, and the level of inclusion or exclusion in society can significantly influence an individual's health and well-being. Understanding the role of social and community context helps us recognize the importance of building strong, supportive communities that foster positive health outcomes and reduce disparities across populations.
Objectives
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Understand how community and society both play a role in one's health
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Dig deeper into topics that cover how location/where you live plays a role in health
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Deepen knowledge on breaking down scholarly articles to understand the content, research, and findings
Resources
- Video: Social and Community Context - Share this video with students to provide foundation information and context for students to understand how community connection is a social determinant of health.
- Lesson Plan: Review and use the following lesson to work through the presentation,
- The Impact of Social Support on Health and Well-being.
- Presentation: The Impact of Social Support on Health and Well-being
Activity Options
- Depth Of Knowledge Questions - There are four Depth of Knowledge sections to choose from, each with a corresponding activity.
- Quiz - Online or hardcopy quiz. Students review website - US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- Inquiry Sheet - Exploring the Social Determinants of Health
- Activity Campus Community Building - Building Our Campus Community Quilt to foster a sense of belonging for students on campus.