Probing Vital Social Determinants and Health Model for Family Health Promotion

Family Health Assessment III (SDOH)
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Family Health Assessment III (SDOH)
Social determinants are crucial factors that streamline activities such as economic status, education, employment, and access to healthcare (Palmer et al., 2019). Identification of social determinants of health is essential in the family assessment since they determine health accessibility, and they are also used to develop intervention strategies. A family member who understands the critical social determinants of health finds it easy to deal with various problems. They are also essential since they determine the family's progress and key opportunities that the family can exploit to achieve different development aspects successfully. The paper probes the vital social determinants noted from Luke's family and specifies a health model necessary for promoting family health.
Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)
The critical social determinant of health identified in Luke's family is physical environment and activity. Physical activity is a crucial SDOH that determines family safety and growth (Islam, 2019). It is vital since a family who constantly engages in physical activity would eliminate specific health issues such as obesity. The primary issue in the family is a poor sleeping pattern among the children that jeopardizes their physical activeness. Poor sleeping patterns adversely impact the family since it contributes to health issues such as sight problems. The factor is common in the family since the children can easily access electronic gadgets such as phones and online games. Therefore, the children lack adequate sleep, thus jeopardizing their health. The second social health determinant is a social environment that makes the children have low self-esteem. Low self-esteem adversely impacts the family since it affects the children's mental health. Mental health is a vital element in the family since it determines family engagement and growth. The identified factor is prevalent in the family due to their neighborhood which does not provide a reliable environment for children's attraction. Therefore, it is justifiable that the identified social determinant of health needs proper action for the stability of the family.
Age-Appropriate Screenings
Age-appropriate screening is a process that determines family growth and stability. It involves health assessment based on age to determine existing abnormalities and appropriate interventions (Kaakinen et al., 2018). Luke's family needs a well-established age-screening plan to address various mental problems and diabetes issues. The appropriate screening for the elder daughter in the family should undergo cervical cancer screening, which occurs at 21 years. The screening process is necessary since it would limit her from future health issues. The mother should also undergo the same test since she is less than 60 years. The rationale is that cervical cancer screening is effective since it allows early determination of cancer before i...