Social Determinants of Health
Topic 1
Increasingly, health policymakers are becoming aware of the social determinants of health and the role they play in prevention disease and promoting health and wellness.
- In the “Frameworks for Action in Policy and Politics†chapter, examine Box 1-1 (Political Aspects of the Social Determinants of Health) and Figure 1-6 (The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Nursingâ€
s Policy Influence). Compare these with the story about Lilian Waldâ€s work in New York City. - Reflect on the “what†of Waldâ€s strategies. In your opinion, which did she use effectively?
s Policy Influence). Compare these with the story about Lilian Waldâ€Looking further at the “what†in Figure 1-6, answer any one of the following questions:
- Discuss at least three competencies/strategies that you have used effectively.
- Identify three competencies/strategies that you donâ€t currently use and discuss how you might incorporate them into your advocacy toolbox.