Core 1 Flashcards
Individual Factors
Knowledge & Skills
Genetics
Attitudes
What are the Determinants
Individual
Socio-cultural
Socio-economic
Environmental
Socio-cultural Factors
Family Peers Media Religion Culture
Socio-economic Factors
Education
Employment
Income
Environmental Factors
Geographic Location
Access to Health Services
Technology
Modifiable Health Determinants
Attitudes Diets Exercise Income Employment Religion
Non-Modifiable
Genetics Gender Age Family Culture
Health as a Social Construct
Health is not solely dependent on an individual due to the influence of our constant surroundings and the products, people a d ideas available to us
What can individuals do to modify the determinants they have little control over?
They can knowledge themselves on how to improve the determinants.
E.g. Someone with a genetic problem of heart disease can knowledge themselves on the right diet and exercise to improve their health.
Definition of Health
A sate of well being encompassing all the dimensions, making positive health decisions using polices adequately and contributing positively to society.
Dimensions of Health
Physical Emotional Spiritual Social Cognitive
Relative health
Health is relative in relation to other people or another period in time (your surroundings)
Dynamic Health
Constantly Changing
Perceptions of Health
Our understanding of health changes over time as our understanding of illness and life situations continue to alter out ideals.
Public health interventions focus on
Prevention
Promotion
Protection
Perceptions of health at an individuals level
Determine the actions they take
Perceptions of health at an social level
Drive the agenda of health strategies and interventions
Perceptions of health as a social construct
Our own meanings depend on our surroundings (social, cultural and economic conditions of our home and community)
Impact of Media
Idols body/health
Conflicting views on food and exercise
Impact of peers
Peer pressure
Value placed on having a healthy lifestyle
Can be realistic role models
Impact of Family
Food given
Their perceptions on a healthy weight, diet and exercise
Place high expectations on young people
Positive health status of young people
Overall trend was positive
Over 90% (aged 12-24) rated their health excellent, very good or good