Comparative Study Flashcards
Aboriginal Australians and Native American Lakota
The most significant factors that impact the health of Indigenous peoples on Pine Ridge Reservation are?
> Tuberculosis: 800% higher than the whole American average
Diabetes 800% higher. As a result, diabetic blindness, amputations, and kidney failures have a higher average.
Cervical Cancer 500% higher
Infant Mortality: 300% higher
Teen Suicide: 150% higher
How is the poor housing on the reservation contributing to health of Indigenous peoples?
> The infestation of black mould is a significant factor to the Indigenous people’s terrible health. It causes fatal conditions to infants, children, and elderly. Exposure to this mould can cause haemorrhaging o the lungs and brains, and as well as cancer.
At least 60% of homes need to be burnt down due to this (^) infestation.
> over 33% of homes lack basic water and sewage systems.
39% of homes have no electricity.
Many people have to carry (often contaminated) water from local rivers, daily.
Many people have to sleep on dirt floors
Many homes lack insulation, resulting in families using their oven to heat their home. During winter, risks of hyperthermia skyrocket.
What is needed in order to improve the Health of Oglala Lakota and Oglala Sioux on the Pine Ridge Reservation?
> Government and nation-wide recognition of their 3rd World status.
Government funding for new homes/rebuilding - relocation of families to combat overcrowding.
Accessible education
Public/free health services that are easily accessible
Free public transport
Reduced cost on organic vegetables/fruits
Access to clean water for everyone
Mental Health services
What are some Gov. health plans/strategies to address Aboriginal people’s health needs?
> Close the Gab
Breatscreen NSW
Gov. funding into hospitals and Aboriginal initiatives
What are some Gov. health plans/strategies to address Lakota people’s health needs?
> Kyle Hospital: Provides dental, mental health, and HIV health services, as well as a fitness centre. A limited number of staff to account for needs within the reservation.
> Wanblee Health Centre: Mission is to provide high-quality health services. 2017: 42 staff and 24,000 patients. Pharmacy, dental, optometry, radiology, behavioural health, IT, part-time podiatry, Public Health Nursing, and Women’s health. 10% of funding from Federal, 90% from third parties
What are some Community health plans/strategies to address Aboriginal people’s health needs?
> Waminda: Established in 1984. Waminda provides Aboriginal women with information, physical & emotional support to enable and empower them to utilise mainstream medical and other social services which will enhance their health and well being. Their services include Sexual Assault Support, Health Education, Domestic violence support, and Drug&Alcohol support.
> South Coast Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation (SCMSAC): Non-Government, not for profit, community-controlled health, wellbeing, & community services for ATSI to South Coast people. They provide general health to both Aboriginal men and women, as well as social health support.
What are some Community health plans/strategies to address Lakota people’s health needs?
> Wing’s of Hope - Suicide prevention and awareness. Non-profit, community bases; their main objective is to lower the suicide rate (currently 150% higher than US average), and to help people who struggle with the grief of the suicide of people around them.
> Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance Inc. - Non-government organisation aimed at providing public outreach, education, and research on the water of Pine Ridge Reservation. They are looking for solutions to help solve the problems surrounding water, sewage, and the availability for the people and communities.
