Discuss the Challenges That Community-Based Interventions Face

question 29

Essay

Discuss the challenges that community-based interventions face. How do secure residential programs fare in comparison?

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Definitions:

Internal Locus

Refers to the belief that one controls their own fate and outcomes through personal actions and decisions.

Diabetes

A group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels over a prolonged period of time.

Preventive Health Behaviors

Actions taken by individuals to avoid diseases, detect diseases early, and maintain optimal health.

Heredity/Genetic Make-up

The genetic information passed from parents to offspring, determining traits and predispositions to certain conditions.