Handbook for public health social work [[electronic resource] /] / edited by, Public Health Social Work Section of the American Public Health Association ; managing editors, Robert H. Keefe, Elaine T. Jurkowski

• Pubblicazione: New York, : Springer, c2013
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (413 p.)
• Disciplina: 361; 362.10973
• Soggetto topico: Public health - United States; Social service - United States
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: KeefeRobert H JurkowskiElaine Theresa
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Social Work And Public Health: Two Sides of the Same Coin; Suggested Action Agenda; References; Preface; Acknowledgments; Part I: Introduction; 1. Introduction to Public Health Social Work; Historical Perspectives on Public Health and Social Work; The Emergence of Public Health in America; Social Reformers and the Advent of Social Work; The Founding of the American Public Health Association and the Social Work Section; Public Health Versus Medical Social Work Practice; Core Functions of Public Health and Essential Services ; The Core Functions of Public Health PracticeMedical Social Work; Healthy People 2020; Public Health Social Worker Standards and Competencies; Becoming a Public Health Social Worker; The Purpose and Structure of this Book; Appendix 1.A; Abridged Public Health and Social Work Milestones; References; 2. Ethics for Public Health Social Workers; Introduction; Healthy People 2020; Ethical Standards for Social Workers and Public Health Professionals; Discussion Questions; Internet Resources; References; Part II: Life Span; 3. Maternal and Child Health; Maternal Child Health: Defined ; Healthy People 2020 Objectives: The GoalInfant Mortality and LBW: The Presenting Issue; Social Determinants of Health: Protective or Risk Factors; Public Health Social Work and MCH: The Journey; Practice Theory: The Concepts; Public Health Social Work Practice in MCH: The Process; Perinatal Networks: Core Functions of Public Health: Assessment and Assurance; Current Legislative Threats to MCH: Policy Development; Evidence-Based Public Health Social Work Practice and Neuroscience: New Horizons; Suggested Learning Activities: MCH Chapter; Internet Resources; References; 4. Adolescent Health ; IntroductionAn Overview of Major Adolescent Health Problems; Adolescent Health Disparities; Public Health Social Work Practice in Addressing Adolescent Health Problems; Emerging Issues in Adolescent Health; Summary; Internet Resources for Effective Adolescent Health Interventions; References; 5. Aging and Caregiving; Introduction; Current Health Status of Older Adults; Caregiver Support Services; The Core Functions of Public Health in Relationship to Aging and Caregiving; Public Health Social Work Standards and Competencies Related to Aging and Caregiving; Issues for the Future ; Classroom ExercisesInternet Resources; References; Part III: Medical Topics; 6. Immigrants and Health Care; Introduction; Ethical Standards for Social Workers and Public Health Professionals; Relationship to Public Health Social Work Core Competencies; Health Issues for Immigrants; Approach to Immigrant Health Issues; Immigrant Access for Health Care; Healthy Immigrant Phenomenon; Cultural Issues and Immigrants; Language Barriers; Distrust/Fear of Health Care Providers; Knowledge About Available Health Care; Challenges in Public Health Social Work with Immigrants ; Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Prevention
• Sommario/riassunto: Public health social work is an interdisciplinary, epidemiologically oriented approach to improving human health and well-being. About one quarter of all social workers in the United States currently work in medical or public health settings, a number that is expected to increase significantly in coming years. This handbook, written and edited by respected leaders of the Social Work Section of the American Public Health Association (APHA), describes the rapidly expanding roles of public health social workers as these two disciplines continue to join forces. The handbook describes how the allia
• Titolo autorizzato: Handbook for public health social work
• ISBN: 0-8261-0743-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910461997403321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II