The relationship between sociology and health is explored by examining how socioeconomic status, ethnic traditions, and cultural factors influence disease spread. Epidemiology focuses on studying patterns, causes, and effects of health conditions in populations, often through investigation and clinical trials, aiming to identify risk factors and prevention targets.
Sociologist have demonstrated that the spread of disease is heavily influenced by the socioeconomic status of individuals, ethnic traditions or beliefs and other cultural factors
The sociology of health and illness covers the sociological pathology (causes of disease and illness)
EPIDEMIOLOGY
focus on investigation, forensic, clinical trials, comparisons or traetment
identifying risk factor for disease and targets for prevention healthcare
the study of analysis of the patterns, causes and effect of health and disease conditions in define populations
SUBFIELDS OF PSYCHOLOGISTS
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
integrate the science of psychology with the treatment of complex human problem
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
how people grow and adapt overthe course of their lives
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
how we perceive ourselves in relation to the rest of the world
COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY
focus on facilitating personal and interpersonal functioning across the lifespan
HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY
science of psychology to promote health, prevent illness and improve healthcare
SOCIAL MARKETING
HOW SOCIAL MARKETING WORKING IN HEALTH CARE
used to influence health behavior
use commercial marketing strategies based on the "marketing mix" or "four PS"
apply theory based conceptual models
proven concepts and technique drawn from the commercial sector to promote changes in diverse
PSYCHOLOGY IMPACT
adopt healthy behaviors, promote health and wellness, prevent illness and improve health care systems
use scientific research to better understanding perception, learning, language, attention, memory, problem solving, decision making and judgement
take a look at interaction between mental process, behaviors and health