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
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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)
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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
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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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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)
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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
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Refugees

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  • Discrimination
  • Limited knowledge of accessing health care
  • Social issues
  • Mental health issues
  • Poor nutrition
  • Isolated in refugee camps
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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)
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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
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What is equity?

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Fairness, consistency, inclusivity and justice for all people.

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What is access?

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Ability to obtain or make use of a service or product.

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What is inequity?

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Unfair or unjust treatment, policy or practice.

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