Concepts of health and wellbeing

Question 1

what is the WHO definition of health?

Answer 1

a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing, and not just merely the absence of disease or infirmity

Question 2

what are the limitations of the WHO definition of health?

Answer 2

• complete health is difficult/ rarely obtained
• absence of disease doesn’t ensure health
• missing spiritual/emotional health

Question 3

what is wellbeing?

Answer 3

a complex combination of all dimensions of health, characterised by a balance in which the individual feels happy, healthy, capable and engaged

Question 4

what is the dynamic nature of health and well-being?

Answer 4

health and wellbeing are ever-changing entities that are effected by dynamic interactions with the environment, they are continually changing and are known as ‘active states’

Question 5

what is physical health and well-being?

Answer 5

relates to the functioning of the body and its systems. it includes the physical capacity to perform daily activities or tasks

Question 6

what is social health and wellbeing?

Answer 6

relates to the ability to form meaningful and satisfying relationships with others and the ability to manage or adapt appropriately to different social situations

Question 7

what is mental health and wellbeing?

Answer 7

the current state of well-being relating to the mind or brain and it rekates to the ability to think and process information in order to positively from opinions and make decisions

Question 8

what is emotional health and wellbeing?

Answer 8

relates to the ability to express feelings in a positive way. emotional health is about the positive management and expression of emotional actions and reactions as well as the ability to display resilience

Question 9

what is spiritual health and wellbeing?

Answer 9

not material in nature, but relates to ideas, beliefs, values, and ethics that arise in the minds and conscience of human beings

Question 10

what are some examples of physical H&W?

Answer 10

• appropriate body weight for height (BMI)
• consuming a healthy/ balanced diet
• functioning of the body’s organs and systems (immune)

Question 11

what are some examples of social H&W?

Answer 11

• participating within the community
• behaving appropriately in a range of situations
• positive social interactions

Question 12

what are some examples of mental H&W?

Answer 12

• coping with everyday (daily) stress
• an appropriate level of self esteem
• accepting oneself for who you are

Question 13

what are some examples of emotional H&W?

Answer 13

• express and manage feelings openly in a positive way
• understanding your own/other’s personal feelings
• being resilient

Question 14

what are some examples of spiritual H&W?

Answer 14

• development of purpose in life
• caring/ acting for the welfare of others/ environment
• having a sense of right/ wrong and acting accordingly

Question 16

What do you young people perceive as good health?

Answer 16

Eating well and excersising

Question 17

What are issues of most concern to young people?

Answer 17

Coping with stress, school, body image, depression, family conflict

Question 18

How do 5-15 year olds perceive health?

Answer 18

Focus on growing and being safe
Learning how to identify and control their emotional responses

Question 19

How do 15-24 year olds perceive health?

Answer 19

Physical health is still prioritised
Importance of relationships and peer acceptance
50% report mental disorders as highest bod

Question 20

How do 23-39 year olds perceive health?

Answer 20

• when the body is in peak physical shape
• managing emotions becomes another priority

Question 21

How do 40-64 year olds perceive health?

Answer 21

Largely associated with illness prevention
Accepting and adjusting to physiological changes such as menopause

Question 22

How do 65+ year olds perceive health?

Answer 22

Illness prevention and ability to live independently
Mental stimulation/ health are prioritised

Question 23

What is the Vietnamese influence in health?

Answer 23

• I’ll health may be as a result of supernatural phenomena
• promote prayer and spiritual intervention

Question 24

What is the ‘Asian group’ influence on perspectives of H&w?

Answer 24

• decisions regarding h&w are made by the eldest male in the family
• health of the family more important than the individual
• mental disorders are often associated with shame and failure

Question 25

What is the traditional Chinese influence on the perspective of h&w?

Answer 25

• holds a holistic view of the body as each part is seen as interconnected
• focuses on restoring harmony, good weather and fortune
• doctors use acupuncture and herbs rather than prescription medication

Question 26

How does Muslim/islam influence individuals perception on h&w?

Answer 26

• praying often
• alcohol consumption is forbidden
• male circumcised is encouraged but not enforced
• the consumption of pork is forbidden

Question 27

What are the five pillars of Islam?

Answer 27

1. Bearing witness to the existence of god
2. Praying 5 times a day
3. Giving aims to the poor
4. Fasting during Ramadan
5. Performing a pilgrimage to Mecca

Question 28

How does Buddhism influence the perception of h&w?

Answer 28

• aimed at achieving clarity of the mind
• strive to find balance between the mind and body
• spiritual health is seen as the key to promoting overall h&w
• avoid western medicine
• abstaining from drugs and alcohol to clarity the mind

Question 29

what are common causes of death for indigenous people?

Answer 29

• injury and poising
• disease of the circulatory system
• external causes of morbidity

Question 30

why are Indigenous Australians at a disadvantage?

Answer 30

alcohol misuse, inadequate nutritional intake, lower levels of physical activity

Question 31

how is the indigenous approach to h&w holistic?

Answer 31

h&w is dependent on spiritual, mental, cultural and physical health, connection to the land

Question 32

what is the Indigenous connection to land?

Answer 32

the land provides them with their identity and sense of belonging, it is at the core of their existence

Question 33

what is health status?

Answer 33

an individuals or populations overall level of health, taking into account various factors such s life expectancy and disability

Question 34

what is self assessed health status?

Answer 34

provides an overall measure of a populations health and wellbeing based on a persons own perception of their health

Question 35

what is life expectancy?

Answer 35

an indication of how long a person can expect to live, if death rates do not change

Question 36

what is morbidity?

Answer 36

refers to ill health in an individual and the level of ill health in a population or group

Question 37

what is rates of hospitalisation?

Answer 37

the number of patients who experience an episode of admitted patient care

Question 38

what is psychological distress?

Answer 38

anxiety and depressive symptoms in the general population

Question 39

what is core activity limitation?

Answer 39

refers to needing assistance with selfceare, mobility and/or communication

Question 40

what is disability?

Answer 40

relates to an impairment of body structure or function

Question 41

what is burden of disease?

Answer 41

a measure of the impact of diseases and injuries, specifically the gap between current health status and an ideal situation

Question 42

what is incidince?

Answer 42

the number or rate of new cases of a particular condition during a specific time

Question 43

what is prevalence?

Answer 43

the number or proportion of cases of a particular condition in population at a given time

Question 44

what are trends?

Answer 44

long term change in frequency, either upwards or downwards

Question 45

what is mortality?

Answer 45

the number of deaths cause d by a particular disease illness or other envifactors