BETTER HEALTH FOR INDIVIDUALS Flashcards
FQ1
What does health mean to individuals?
DEFINITIONS OF HEALTH
changed over time–> increased medicine,science,tech,social enviro & their influences
- until 20th-century health= ‘Absence of illness or disease’
- med tech has improved disease–>vaccines,immunisation
- WHO 1946
“A state of complete, physical, mental & social wellbeing & not merely the absence of illness or infirmity”
HOLISTIC APPROACH - Ottawa Charter, 1984= marked a new era in public health
DIMENSIONS OF HEALTH
A persons level of health is the result of the interaction between these dimensions
- PHYSICAL, SPIRITUAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL
Dimensions of health
* PHYSICAL
The wellness of the body and the absence of chronic pain or discomfort.
Dimensions of health
* SPIRITUAL
A sense of purpose and meaning in our life, and to feeling connected w/ others and society
Dimensions of health
* MENTAL
A state of wellbeing, where we recognise our ability, cope w/ normal stresses of life, & make a contribution to society.
Dimensions of health
* SOCIAL
Our ability to interact with other people in an independent and co-operative way
RELATIVE AND DYNAMIC NATURE OF HEALTH
- Judging where we are along the illness-wellness continuum = SUBJECTIVE due to perspective & what is optimal and normal.
RELATIVE NATURE OF HEALTH
the status of health in comparison to others or another time
DYNAMIC NATURE OF HEALTH
constant fluctuations that occur in the level of health
*** MEANINGS OF HEALTH
- Definitions of health
- Dimensions of health
- Relative and dynamic nature of health
*** PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTH
- Perceptions of their health
- Perceptions of the health of others
- Implications of different perceptions of health
- Perceptions of health as social constructs
- Impact of the media, peers and family
PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR HEALTH
refers to the way something is viewed by an individual or group.
- perceptions are influenced by our attitudes about health by peers, family and the media.
PERCEPTIONS OF THE HEALTH OF OTHERS
parents, elderly, the homeless
- The way a person thinks about the health of others in our society is shaped by the perceptions we develop through our own experiences.
- The more diverse we are = broader perceptions.
IMPLICATIONS OF DIFFERENT PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTH
INDIVIDUAL–> peoples perceptions have a significant influence on their lifestyle choices and behaviours
E.G tanning, eating well, eating badly, depression
PERCEPTIONS OF HEALTH AS SOCIAL CONSTRUCTS
SOCIAL CONTRUCTS: ‘Health is not the sole responsibility of the individual’
- construct recognises people have different views based on social circumstances
- our views regarding health are influenced by social, economic & cultural conditions of our family.
Health is based and influenced regarding …
*socioeconomic status *geo location *cultural bground
IMPACT OF THE MEDIA
- Disseminates info
- Delivers & promotes health messages
- Creates misconceptions
- Influences attitudes, values, and beliefs
IMPACT OF PEERS
- Influence our ideas & behaviours
- Support
- Place social pressures and desire to fit in
IMPACT OF FAMILY
Their behaviours surrounding health strongly influence the ideas that we may adopt or form
*** HEALTH BEHAVIOURS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
- The positive health status of young people
- Protective behaviours and risk behaviours
THE POSITIVE HEALTH STATUS OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Young Australians have continued to improve over time increased life expectancy decrease mortality and morbidity
FACTORS THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Not taking drugs, smoking or drinking, exercise, counseling, supporting parents, friends school.
FACTORS THAT RISK THE HEALTH OF YOUNG PEOPLE
Doing drugs, lack of social abilities, no education
FQ2
What influences the health of individuals
THE DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH
- Individual
- Sociocultural
- Socioeconomic
- Environmental
INDIVIDUAL FACTORS
Knowledge, skills, attitudes and genetics
SOCIOCULTURAL FACTORS
Family, peers, media, religion, culture