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UNIVERSALISM [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Hygiene and Health
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- universalism
1, record 1, English, universalism
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As applied to the provision of health and social services, the principle that a service should be available to all citizens. 1, record 1, English, - universalism
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Hygiène et santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- universalisme
1, record 1, French, universalisme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- proportionate universalism
1, record 2, English, proportionate%20universalism
correct
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Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proportionate universalism is a principle suggesting that health interventions and policies need to be universal, not targeted, but with intensity and scale proportionate to the level of social need and/or disadvantage. Within this model, we propose interrelated and multi-level evidence-based policies and strategies to support PA [physical activity] promotion in primary healthcare while addressing health inequities. 2, record 2, English, - proportionate%20universalism
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- universalisme proportionné
1, record 2, French, universalisme%20proportionn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'universalisme proportionné constitue une approche mixte, se situant à l'interface entre l'approche universelle et l'approche ciblée. [...] Il préconise le développement d'interventions universelles, mais selon une échelle et une intensité proportionnelles au degré de défavorisation des individus. Cela permettrait ainsi d'améliorer l'état de santé de l'ensemble de la population, tout en favorisant la réduction des écarts de santé entre les différents groupes sociaux. 2, record 2, French, - universalisme%20proportionn%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-05-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- targeted universalism
1, record 3, English, targeted%20universalism
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
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Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Targeted universalism is a blended approach that recognizes that universalism can still result in an unacceptable health gap, and that a targeted approach can have little effect on the slope of the health gradient. Targeted universalism defines goals for all, identifies the obstacles faced by specific groups, and tailors strategies to address the barriers in those situations. 2, record 3, English, - targeted%20universalism
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- universalisme ciblé
1, record 3, French, universalisme%20cibl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
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Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'universalisme ciblé est une démarche mixte qui tient compte du fait que l'universalisme peut quand même mener à un écart inacceptable en matière de santé et qu'une démarche ciblée peut produire un effet négligeable sur le gradient de santé. L'universalisme ciblé permet de définir des objectifs pour tout le monde, de déterminer les obstacles auxquels se heurtent des groupes précis et d'adapter les stratégies de manière à supprimer ces obstacles. 2, record 3, French, - universalisme%20cibl%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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