Integrating Affective Determinants of Health with Social Determinants Population health, at its core, is about understanding and addressing the multitude of factors that influence health outcomes across specific populations. Since the early 2000s, the spotlight has been on social determinants of health (SDOH)—external factors ranging from housing stability to education
As we continue to explore the intricate web of human well-being, it’s evident that emotional and physical states are not isolated factors but interconnected facets that significantly influence one another. We’ve seen this correlation play out time and again, highlighting the pivotal role that emotions play in shaping our physical
In today’s healthcare landscape, stakeholders are acutely aware of the pressing need to bolster the value proposition for patients. At its core, value-based healthcare is simply the quality of care against its associated costs. However, this equation, seemingly straightforward, has eluded the U.S. healthcare system. Presently, the U.S. healthcare system
While not widely recognized, the field of Affective Determinants of Health (ADoH) is gaining popularity due to an increased understanding of its pivotal role in shaping a person’s health behaviors. For many years, health behavior theories emphasized the role of conscious, behavior-specific cognitions as the main determinants of health behaviors.
