CHES Health Equity and Disparities 4

Question 1

Which ethical principle is MOST directly violated when research excludes women and minorities without scientific justification?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

Justice requires fair distribution of research benefits and burdens; excluding groups denies them research benefits while narrowing generalizable knowledge.

Question 2

The 'inverse care law' states that:

Accepted Answer

Quality care is least available where health needs are greatest

Answer

Julian Tudor Hart's inverse care law observes that the availability of good medical care tends to vary inversely with the need for it in the population served.

Question 3

A health educator conducting a focus group with undocumented immigrants should FIRST address:

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality and how data will be used and protected

Answer

Confidentiality concerns are paramount for undocumented populations given fear of deportation, and must be addressed before any data collection.

Question 4

Redlining historically contributed to health disparities primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Denying mortgages in minority neighborhoods, concentrating poverty

Answer

Redlining denied home loans to residents of minority neighborhoods, preventing wealth accumulation and creating concentrated poverty with lasting health consequences.

Question 5

Which approach to eliminating health disparities focuses on improving outcomes for ALL groups while accelerating gains for disadvantaged groups?

Accepted Answer

Targeted universalism

Answer

Targeted universalism sets universal goals but deploys differentiated strategies for different groups based on their specific barriers and needs.

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES - Certified Health Education Specialist Practice Test

CHES Health Equity and Disparities 4