Archives: Glossary Terms

Salmonella

Bacterial infection from food causing diarrhea, fever.

Salpingitis

Fallopian tube infection often from STIs, causing pelvic pain.

SARS

Severe acute respiratory syndrome, viral, caused 2003 outbreak.

SBIRT

Screening and brief intervention for risky use.

Scarlet Fever

Bacterial infection with rash, sore throat, caused by Streptococcus.

Schistosomiasis

Parasitic infection from freshwater snails causing organ damage.

Self-Care

Practices to maintain health and well-being, encouraged in coaching.

Self-Efficacy

Client’s belief in ability to achieve health goals, boosted by coaching.