F.13 The digital divide Flashcards
Explain the influences of the digital divide upon nations, regions and peoples.
What happens when tectonic plates collide?
Disruptive events occur
What pattern typically follows the relationship between socioeconomic position and health?
A ‘gradient’ pattern with stepwise falls in health status
What does the digital divide represent according to the OECD?
The gap between individuals and households at different socio-economic levels regarding access to ICTs and Internet usage
What are some significant ramifications of the digital divide?
- Maintaining inequalities in income, wealth, health, education, and gender
- Impeding entrepreneurship growth
- Creating barriers to economic and social programs
How does the digital divide impact health?
It fuels and is fueled by other social determinants of health, affecting patient wellness and health equity
What does the Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) measure?
- Access
- Affordability
- Digital ability
What was Australia’s overall digital inclusion rating in 2020?
A ‘medium’ level
What is the trend in digital inclusion in Australia as of 2020?
Increasing, but the rate of increase has slowed
What is the digital inclusion gap between employed Australians and those not in the labour force?
Grown since 2014
What is the ADII score representing perfect digital inclusion?
100
What was Australia’s ADII score in 2020?
63.0
Which group scored 30 points lower than the highest income quintile in digital inclusion?
Those in the lowest quintile of household income
What demographic has the lowest levels of digital inclusion according to ADII?
Women aged 80+ years
Fill in the blank: The largest difference in digital inclusion scores for those aged 65 and over is in _______.
Digital ability
What impact did COVID-19 have on digital skills and literacy?
Significant communication barriers emerged
What accelerated in Australia due to the pandemic in terms of payment methods?
The decline of cash
Who are the most significant continued users of cash in Australia?
People on low incomes and those over 65
What is a potential risk of a digital health service according to Milner?
It could deepen inequalities if digital inclusion is not addressed
What is a critical consideration for implementing digital health initiatives?
Recognizing digital access, affordability, and ability as critical to inclusion
What should project plans for digital health services include?
- Building trust relationships with digitally excluded people
- Incorporating digital awareness and skills training
True or False: The digital inclusion gap for Indigenous Australians is narrowing.
False
What is the relationship between mobile-only users and socio-economic factors?
Mobile-only use correlates strongly with lower socio-economic status
What types of populations should be co-designed with during digital health service development?
Members of the target population
