METHODOLOGY OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM AT THE LEVEL OF UNITED TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES

Authors

  • G. O. Slabkyi Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
  • I. S. Myroniuk Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
  • V. V. Brych Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine
  • V. Y. Bilak-Lukianchuk Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11603/1681-2786.2020.3.11624

Keywords:

united territorial communities, public health, comprehensive programs, development, methodology

Abstract

Purpose: to develop methodological approaches to the implementation of the public health system at the level of united territorial communities.

Materials and Methods. The bibliographic method and the method of structural-logical analysis were used during the research. The system approach constituted the methodological basis of the study. The current legislation of Ukraine and data from scientific publications were used in the research.

Results. The generalized tasks and functions of public health at the level of united territorial community are promoting preservation and strengthening of the health of the community population. Areas of this activity are: development of a comprehensive public health program, epidemiological surveillance of health risks, establishing the level of individual health of community members, rehabilitation for people with disabilities and people with chronic diseases, the formation of health-preserving profile of community settlements, communication and social mobilization in the interests of health, prevention of infectious and non-infectious diseases.

An algorithm for the implementation and development of the public health system at the level of united territorial communities has been developed, which consists of 12 stages with the study and analysis of the public health situation, development and implementation of a comprehensive inter-sectoral public health program, monitoring and evaluation its implementation, annual reporting to the community on the implementation of a comprehensive inter-sectoral program for the development of the public health system in the community and its adjustment.

A public health professional can work in the community in the following positions: public health professional or environmental and health professional.

Conclusions. The use of the proposed algorithm will create an effective public health system at the community level to preserve and strengthen health of the community.

Author Biographies

G. O. Slabkyi, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

DM (Medicine), Professor, Head of the Department of Health Sciences, Uzhhorod National University

I. S. Myroniuk, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

DM (Medicine), Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Physical Education, Uzhhorod National University

V. V. Brych, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

PhD (Medicine), Associate Professor of the Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Physical Education, Uzhhorod National University

V. Y. Bilak-Lukianchuk, Uzhhorod National University, Uzhhorod, Ukraine

PhD (Medicine), Associate Professor of the Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health and Physical Education, Uzhhorod National University

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Published

2020-12-23

How to Cite

Slabkyi, G. O., Myroniuk, I. S., Brych, V. V., & Bilak-Lukianchuk, V. Y. (2020). METHODOLOGY OF IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM AT THE LEVEL OF UNITED TERRITORIAL COMMUNITIES. Bulletin of Social Hygiene and Health Protection Organization of Ukraine, (3), 62–66. https://doi.org/10.11603/1681-2786.2020.3.11624

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Section

Reforming of health care system