Section 3 NURS 352 Care of Populations Weeks 4 & 5: Knowledge Check by Mary Girardi

Vulnerability and Social Determinates of Health

2024-03-23 00:27:37 UTC

I think both social determinates of health and vulnerability are important. Social determinates of health can create vulnerability. Individuals in poverty, are by definition economically unstable and therefore score low on most social determinates. Where as vulnerabilities may not be linked to social determinates. For instance, LGBTQ individuals and minorities face stigma, possible discrimination and unconscious bias that can impact their health out comes even if they have financial resources, education, stable housing, ect. Vulnerabilities may be less deterministic depending on social determinates, for instance, a disabled individual with strong access to resources and support will do better then a disabled individual without the same support. I think that is why one is not enough to determine health outcomes. Both matter, and when combined increase potential for even worse outcomes.

Janell Weiher Social Determinants

2024-03-24 12:34:03 UTC

I think they both go hand-in-hand. Vulnerabilities both result from social determinants of health and exacerbate effects of said determinants. Social determinants significantly influence health outcomes. Factors like socioeconomic status, education, employment, and access to healthcare all have the ability to create health disparities and make patients more vulnerable. On the other hand, patients may have pre-existing vulnerabilities like chronic illness, mental health problems, or substance abuse disorders which also increase the likeliness they will have negative social determinants of health. The relationship between vulnerability and social determinants of health is extremely bidirectional and shows how interconnected it all is; it also emphasizes how important it is to understand and address both aspects in order to create positive health equity.

Karisma Danguilan Vulnerability

karismadanguilan — 2024-03-24 18:27:03 UTC

I believe that the social determinants of health directly result in a population being vulnerable. When an aggregate is limited or has restricted access to resources such as schools, healthcare, and food this severely impacts them. Without these resources a population becomes vulnerable to poor health outcomes. Mental health disorders, heart disease, addiction, and chronic illnesses are an example of the poor health outcomes that the lack of social determinants of health can result in. Of course there are other factors that can cause these health issues, but basic resource access is a necessity in improving health in a community.

David Choe - Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health

dchoe7 — 2024-03-25 21:38:15 UTC

Vulnerabilities exist and thus can make impacts of social determinants of health worse. An example of this could be someone who gets addicted to opioids and loses control of his life. He could potentially get fired from his job and his wife and family might leave him as well. Therefore, his economic and social determinants of health have been negatively impacted.

Vulnerability impacts social determinants of health- Warisha Ansari

2024-03-25 22:00:28 UTC

Vulnerabilities can arise from various factors. I think that vulnerabilities can be both from the impacts of social determinants and vulnerability that exist and make the impacts of social determinants of health. I think that social determinants of health such as socioeconomic status, education, and social support networks, significantly influence an individual's health outcomes and vulnerability to adverse health effects. For example, individuals from marginalized communities or low income households may face barriers to accessing healthcare services, nutritious food, and safe housing and educational opportunities. This can increase their susceptibility to health problems and exacerbate existing vulnerabilities. I think it is important to recognize that vulnerabilities and social determinants of health often intersect and reinforce each other. For example, individuals experiencing homelessness may face increased vulnerability due to the lack of access to stable housing. This exacerbates other social determinants of health such as food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, and exposure to environmental hazards.

Trang Pham: Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health

2024-03-26 15:15:38 UTC

I think vulnerabilities arise from the difference social determinants of health and also some vulnerabilities exist and make the impacts of social determinant of health worse. For instance, the spiking of migrant workers and immigrants in the U.S can exacerbate the impact of social determinants of health in several ways. Many migrant workers and immigrants face barriers to accessing healthcare services due to factors such as lack of health insurance, language barriers, fear of deportation, and immigration status concerns. This limited access to healthcare can prevent timely diagnosis and treatment of health conditions, leading to worse health outcomes.

In contrast, differences in social determinants of health can lead to vulnerabilities by creating disparities in health outcomes and access to healthcare. For example, individuals with lower socioeconomic status are more likely to experience poor health outcomes and have limited access to healthcare services, making them more vulnerable to health disparities. In the healthcare setting, patients from minority or immigrant populations may encounter language barriers, cultural insensitivity, and discrimination within the healthcare system, which make them more vulnerable to health disparities.

Kasia Szot - Vulnerability and social determinants

2024-03-26 16:27:57 UTC

Overall, vulnerabilities exist and thus impact social determinants of health. Typically depending on everyones home situations, everyone is exposed to a base quality of life and this is what impacts there social determinants. As people get older and can move out, get a job and support themselves. They have more power to dictate how they would like to lead their life. Therefore, this allows them again to dictate the level of vulnerability they may be exposed to. With that, another example, some people are born with disabilities and this is what impacts there vulnerability and dictates social determinants. So overall, I would say vulnerability is the deciding factor.

Vulnerability

2024-03-26 19:03:41 UTC

Vulnerabilities exist for a variety of different reasons on their own, but social determinants of health make them worse. Poverty is one vulnerability that makes it difficult to get good healthcare. Poverty is not caused by social determinants of health, but it has a variety of factors. People who are in a lower socioeconomic class typically have less education and therefore do not always have the education about how to lead a healthy life. People who are in poverty also tend to have a difficult time accessing the best healthcare due to not having the best health insurance. This population is vulnerable because they may not feel empowered to advocate for themselves that good healthcare is a basic right. This population may not have the financial resources to challenge healthcare organizations if they feel that they have been unfairly treated. People who are lower income may also have challenges getting heath food and the medications they need. This would ultimately lead to more health challenges and a worsening progression of disease. If our society worked at creating more opportunities for people who were in vulnerable positions to be protected and to have more resources, there would be less issues with their social determinants of health. - Erin Borgeson

Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health - Arkadiy Loginov.

2024-03-26 19:50:42 UTC

When discussing in what order vulnerabilities and social determinants of health influence each other, there is no single answer, and both viewpoints hold some truth.

Vulnerability of certain groups or individuals may arise because of social determinants of health and depend on where the person is born, live, grow, work, and age. Socioeconomic status, level of education, employment, social support networks, and neighborhood characteristics all influence our stability, and poverty often results in at least some level of vulnerability of a person who lives in poverty. If an individual has limited funds, it may result in a lack of access to healthcare, unsafe housing, and malnutrition food, leading to increased susceptibility to illness. On the other hand, people from with higher socioeconomic status may also be vulnerable to a disease due to, for example, genetic predisposition or lifestyle choices. The relationship between social-economic determinants and vulnerability is multilayered and complex. Understanding this interconnection between two concepts is essential for developing effective strategies to address and prevent individual vulnerabilities. The intervention needs to target not one but multiple levels of interconnected influences if the community health professionals want to address the underlying social determinants and personal vulnerabilities to improve health outcomes for the population.

Angelina Smith - Social determinants of health and vulnerability

2024-03-27 01:39:49 UTC

Although both go hand-in-hand, I do believe social determinants of health contribute to vulnerabilities. Lack of resources/access to care, lower income, social opportunities, environment triggers and lower/no education contributes to vulnerabilities and it's continuous cycle. Vulnerabilities such as substance abuse, teen pregnancies, and STD's for example can be preventable if the people/community had resources and education. Reduction/elimination in social determinants can help break the cycle of vulnerability.

Kobe Nguyen: I believe both

2024-03-27 14:23:36 UTC

In my opinion I believe that both vulnerabilities exist and make the impacts of social determinants of health worse for the aggregate and that vulnerabilities can be result of impacts of social determinants of health. These specific vulnerable populations might preexist for example being LGBTQ+. LGBTQ+ people are born that way and cannot control their genetics and there are multiple examples like doctors refusing to give care to LGBTQ+ people. The social determinant of health, “health care” affects this vulnerable population. Another example relating to the LGBTQ+ community is the social determinant of health “social” and how certain states have laws not allowing LGBTQ+ marriages which hinder community engagement and access to relationships. This vulnerable population could not control their biology and are facing repercussions because of the culture here in the United States. On the other hand, I also believe that vulnerabilities can be the result of the social determinants of health. An example on why I believe that vulnerabilities can be the result of social determinants of health is the substance abuse population. Substance abusers always have a reason why they abuse substances. I have talked to a substance abuser personally who was a veteran, and they blame the system and lack of health resources that were available to them. This relates to the social determinant of health “social”. This veteran abused substances because he had nowhere to turn to. The system turned against him in this situation partially responsible for creating the substance abuse vulnerable population. I believe it can be both.

Vulnerability and social determinants of health - Kate Kaefring

2024-03-27 15:48:21 UTC

I think vulnerabilities exist and can make social determinants impact health at an increased level. I have this opinion because I work with the pediatric population and have experience with several types of other vulnerable populations such as pregnant women, individuals with addictions, and individuals with disabilites. Individuals with mental health disabilities, physical disabilites, and the pediatric population are at an increased risk for their vulnerability of being unable to fully advocate for themselves or have healthcare professionals listen to them to make an impact. These populations are also at an icreased risk for their social determinants to affect their access to care and potentially the quality of care provided.

Montserrat Becerra- Vulnerability and Social Determinates

2024-03-27 16:48:19 UTC

I feel like the vulnerabilities exist an then make the impacts of social determinants worse.

An example would be a person living in poverty who has a chronic health condition, and doesn't

have equal access to care. This affects the person, because they already can't afford basic healthcare, and then they have to deal with the consequences of

not treating their health condition. This why people who are in poverty and others should get all the care they need, so things don't keep declining. The goal is improve lifelong health outcomes for people and communities.

Vulnerabilities- Ayra Ansari

2024-03-27 19:17:43 UTC

Vulnerabilities and the impact of social determinants of health is related in a unique way. Such vulnerabilities exist of social determinants of health as it exists within communities and factors that affect it is genetic conditions and health conditions. Social determinants of health include socioeconomic status, environmental factors, education, and employment opportunities. Having healthcare access and employing future staff and tackling challenges. Vulnerabilities and social determinants of health are connected and arise from each other. This creates an impact where people face vulnerabilities and the social determinates of health. This can further lead to disparities and health outcomes and make it worse. I believe that these impacts can have a negative impact and affect badly.

Natalie Cantwell- Social determinants/vulnerability

2024-03-28 00:41:49 UTC

I think this topic can easily go both ways. Both perspectives are valid. However, I believe that vulnerabilities arise from social determinants of health. Social determinants of health like poverty, level of education, access to healthcare, housing conditions, and social support can contribute to vulnerabilities. For example, people living in poverty may lack access to healthy food, leading to malnutrition and increased risk of health problems. People in marginalized communities may be faced with discrimination or reduced access to healthcare services, which may exacerbate existing health issues. Unsafe living conditions can increase the risk of sickness and injuries. Social determinants of health exacerbate or create vulnerabilities, making individuals and communities at a higher risk of adverse health outcomes.

Kristen Lee

2024-03-28 01:05:51 UTC

I have to say that all people are created equal but different, but society and its limitations make people vulnerable. Society must take care of vulnerable people with limitations physical and mental. Unfortunately, people are viewed as less than normal and shunned or told they must adapt to the rest of society. I think the lack of understanding and empathy makes people more vulnerable, and not working together as a community separates and divides people into normal or abnormal. Social determinants might make some people more vulnerable, but modern society's lack of adequate resources is much more to blame. I think it is society's responsibility to take care of people when they are in states of vulnerability. When people are sick, old or very young, we don't blame people for being weak. The ethical thing to do is protect and help them. Blaming people for their own problems might be convenient, but you're not really solving the problem.

Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health- Allonna Newcom

2024-03-28 01:48:42 UTC

I think that vulnerabilities are mainly the result of the impacts of social determinants of health. Social determinants such as poverty, discrimination, and inadequate access to healthcare create conditions where individuals become vulnerable. These vulnerabilities can further the negative impacts of social determinants and create almost a cycle. While I do agree that vulnerability can exist and lead to a worsening of the impacts of social determinants, I feel that in most instances the determinants come first.

Yusra Giyasuddin- Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health

2024-03-28 02:10:42 UTC

Vulnerabilities arise for many different reasons, and they negatively impact many aspects of our lives. To me, vulnerabilities are the result of the impacts of social determinants of health. Social determinants of health are the conditions that affect our daily lives. The conditions and cards that you have been played affect your life. For example, someone could be born and raised in a community that is a food desert. Due to this, they are nutrient-deprived and thus, have long-term side effects. The social determinant, or the area they live in is directly linked to their current, and future health issues.

Peter Rhee: Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health

2024-03-28 02:44:33 UTC

From the reading to me it seems that vulnerabilities exist and thus make impacts of social determinants of health worse. The vulnerable population includes people of poverty, mental illness, immigrants, substance abusers to name a few. They don’t exist due to social determinant of health. Then why are people of communities that thrive suffer from substance abuse or mental illness? You will always have vulnerabilities no matter what community you come from.

Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health - Mario Pelayo

2024-03-28 03:51:24 UTC

Working as a float nurse I see vulnerabilities and the impacts of social determinants of health as closely linked. Vulnerable populations face the brunt of social challenges like poverty, discrimination, and inadequate housing, which can lead to poor health outcomes. Our class discussed how factors like ACEs, genomics, and epigenetics contribute to vulnerability, creating a cycle that's hard to break.

It's well-established that vulnerable populations, with their multiple vulnerabilities, are hit hardest by social determinants, resulting in reduced health and shorter lifespans. Nurses, especially those focused on population health, can intervene to build resilience and improve outcomes. By developing programs and working with communities, we can inspire change that benefits individuals and entire populations.

In summary, vulnerabilities and social determinants of health have a complex relationship, with vulnerabilities often exacerbating the impacts of social challenges. Nurses can play a crucial role in breaking this cycle by creating resilience and advocating for change at both individual and community levels.

Stacey Hastie-Social Determinants of Health

2024-03-28 04:48:25 UTC

I think social determinants of health and vulnerabilities are tied together. Social determinants like socioeconomic status, background, education, and living environment are all factors that may determine health and how and when healthcare is sought after and received. On the other hand, vulnerabilities may be things that a person may or may not be able to easily control. A vulnerability may be mental health issues, disability, race, cultural differences, and so on. So I believe they are both important and connected. Vulnerabilities may change and become better. Food insecurities, housing, and safety may change over time .

Hannah Pryor- Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health

2024-03-28 04:51:42 UTC

I feel like vulnerabilities exist and thus make impacts of social determinants worse. In my work area often times these patients come from poor living conditions and cannot afford certain things. With this being the case often times these people cannot afford medications or the particular care that they need which could worsen the situation at hand.

Lucero Chavez: Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health

2024-03-28 05:00:35 UTC

I do believe social determinants of health contribute to vulnerabilities. Environment, income status, insurance, pregnant women, those suffering with addiction/illnesses and disabilities all are some of the vulnerable population. These groups need resources and assistance to help ensure good health. These factors may increase a populations vulnerability in the event of an emergency.

Dinayily Escorbores - Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health

2024-03-28 15:46:16 UTC

Vulnerabilities and the impacts of social determinants of health share a complex interplay. Social determinants such as socioeconomic status, access to healthcare, and living conditions can predispose individuals to vulnerabilities by limiting their resources and opportunities for optimal health. Conversely, pre-existing vulnerabilities like chronic illness or lack of social support can exacerbate the effects of these determinants, further compromising health outcomes. Recognizing this dynamic relationship is crucial for healthcare professionals to effectively address the root causes of health disparities and promote equitable access to care and resources for all individuals.

Guadalupe Hernandez-Vulnerability and Social Determinants of Health

2024-03-30 00:43:14 UTC

Vulnerabilities can be a result from social determinants as well as further exacerbate them. Social determinants such as socioeconomic status and access to healthcare can contribute to vulnerabilities. Those in a low-income community may not have access to or education regarding healthy foods resulting in poor nutrition, increasing their risk for heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. Those who already have a vulnerability, such as an existing chronic health condition, may have difficulties adhering to treatment if they are facing financial challenges and can’t afford their medication.

Vulnerability and Social Determinate's of Health - Alexis Diaz-Cazares

2024-03-30 02:05:41 UTC

I think that vulnerabilities exist, and thus make impacts of social determinants of health worse. I do think that these two topics can influence each other. “Improving and optimizing the health of vulnerable populations also then improves the strength, resiliency, economic and social well-being of the entire community” (Nursing 352, 2024). By this statement, when addressing populations who are vulnerable and addressing those vulnerabilities, can them have a positive outcome on the persons overall health, which in turns improves other aspects of the parson’s life, for example better health could mean less time missing work, which could lead to better economic stability.

Reference:

Nursing 352. (2024). 2.2 Definition of vulnerability [Text]https://uic.blackboard.com/ultra/courses/_265807_1/cl/outline