First Nations Flashcards
Ways to support and impact of factors that affect health and wellbeing
1
Q
Define holistic
A
It is characterised by the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors rather than symptoms of disease.
2
Q
What does the holistic concept include
A
Physical
Social
Emotional
Cultural
Sprititual
3
Q
What factors affect the health of First Nations People
A
- Socioeconomic status and social
exclusion - Colonisation, Stolen Generations,
disruption to culture - Intergenerational trauma
(trauma that gets passed down from
those who directly experience it to the
next generations)
4
Q
3 ways to support for marginalised groups
A
- Cultural sensitivity
- Providing important health information in
mulitple languages - Advocating for improvement in housing
5
Q
Health issues affecting First Nations Australians
A
- Mental health
- Respiratory diseases
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Diabetes
- Kidney disease
