Access and Equity Issues of Specific Populations Flashcards
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People with a disability.
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- Lack of access to places (when not provided lifts, ramps etc.)
- Not enough health services (limited amount of hospitals and doctors that specializes in the specific disability)
- Not enough parking that can help disabled people to access the services easily
- Job opportunities is limited due to the amount of required abilities required
- Limited activity to do = boredom = ^ chance of drug abuse + abuse
- Lack of educational opportunities
2
Q
People from diverse culture and linguistic background (CALD)?
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- Poor employment opportunities due to not being a citizen
- Exclusion (discrimination)
- Unaware of the Australian System
- Generational lack of education (cultural standards could be lower than Australia’s)
3
Q
Indigenous Australians
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- Unlikely to have finished school (less educated, increased dangerous activity)
- Exclusion to opportunities due to background
- Level of income is lower therefore higher chance of dangerous jobs
- Discriminations faced therefore confidence decreases, possibly lowers mental wellbeing
- Less access to quality equipment/food
4
Q
Frail Aged People
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- Economic difficulties
- radio-vascular problems
- respiratory problems
- difficulty with trending technology
- poor health, which excludes them from participating in opportunities
- cost for carer and hospital bill is high
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Q
Rural and Remote Australians
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- Have to travel far to services and/or products that would benefit wellbeing
- Lack of Education, resulting in lack of qualifications for a good job
- More expensive for resources because it’s limited (they don’t bother which can lead to an unhealthy wellbeing and lifestyle)
6
Q
Young People
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- Lack of acknowledge on mental health, how important it is
- Low contraception availability
- Less opportunities due to lack of qualifications
- Bullying occurrence could damage one’s confidence which could turn into a life-long effect
- Education is important, exposure to any sort would have the person struggle in the future
7
Q
Refugees
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- Discrimination
- Limited knowledge of accessing health care
- Social issues
- Mental health issues
- Poor nutrition
- Isolated in refugee camps
8
Q
Women
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- Violence against gender
- Bisexual and lesbian women could be discriminated
- Less access to healthcare due to discrimination and fear of being judged (lead to mental disabilities)
9
Q
Those experiencing marginalization, social isolation and/or socio-economic disadvantage
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- Overweight or obesity issues (expensive health care and other resources, increased chance for depression and anxiety and likely to contract other diseases)
- Chronic respiratory disease
- Cardiovascular disease
- High psychological distress
- Employment difficulties
- Lower quality resources accessible
10
Q
What is equity?
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Fairness, consistency, inclusivity and justice for all people.
11
Q
What is access?
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Ability to obtain or make use of a service or product.
12
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What is inequity?
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Unfair or unjust treatment, policy or practice.