Across
- 5. A specific limitation or loss of function at the body level (e.g., difficulty walking).
- 6. The first level of health worker in the Kenyan community, often a volunteer. (Abbreviation)
- 9. The Kenyan government's flagship program aiming to ensure everyone can access quality health services without financial hardship. (Abbreviation)
- 10. A vulnerable group often facing higher rates of malnutrition and lower access to education, especially in pastoralist communities. (plural)
- 11. A negative attitude or stereotype toward a group of people (e.g., toward persons with albinism or those with mental illness). (7 letters)
- 13. The unfair treatment of individuals based on their gender, often limiting access to health resources
- 16. The long-term process of ensuring that vulnerable groups are included in all aspects of society, including health decision-making.
- 18. A person who has been forced to flee their home due to conflict or disaster, often residing in camps with limited health access.
- 19. The segment of the population with the highest risk of poor health outcomes (e.g., elderly, PWDs)
- 21. When a community expresses a specific health concern at a baraza, this is known as a ________ need.
- 22. The specific geographic area assigned to a Community Health Unit. (4 letters)
- 23. The process of ranking health issues to decide which to address first with limited resources.
Down
- 1. A subjective state of well-being encompassing physical, mental, and social aspects, not just the absence of disease.
- 2. A physical, communication, or attitudinal aspect that prevents access
- 3. A person who lives outside their country of origin, often facing significant health vulnerabilities.
- 4. The basic physical and structural elements needed for healthcare to function (e.g., roads, clinics, water).
- 6. The Kenyan health administrative level that is responsible for implementing community health services (e.g., Turkana, Kiambu).
- 7. DETERMINANTS The social, economic, and environmental conditions in which people are born, grow, live, and work that affect health outcomes.
- 8. A gathering or meeting in a community, often led by chiefs, to discuss local issues. (Swahili word)
- 12. The process of identifying and plotting the location of vulnerable groups and health assets in a community
- 14. The state of having multiple overlapping identities (e.g., being a woman, poor, and having a disability) that increases vulnerability.
- 15. The social, behavioral, and cultural expectations associated with being male or female.
- 17. The role of Community Health Volunteers in identifying and sending PWDs to health facilities.
- 20. A person who, due to physical, mental, or sensory impairment, may face barriers to full participation in society. (Abbreviation)
