Global Health Main Ideas Flashcards
what was the purpose of the Alma Ata Declaration of 1978?
health as a fundamental human right
what does the UN’s SDGs tackle?
global challenges like poverty, inequality, climate change, environmental degradation, peace, and justice
what is cultural competence to a nurse but what does it risk?
fully understand another culture (but can reinforce stereotypes and unequal power dynamics)
what is cultural humility?
it encourages self-awareness, continuous learning, and fostering respectful, equitable relationships with clients while embracing the complexity of culture
nurse’s role in improving global health
promote social justice, engage in political action, and support healthy public policy
what is key to global health equity
Addressing issues (poverty, inequality, ethics, social justice) through upstream interventions, such as improving living conditions and equitable resource distribution, is key to global health equity.
what is global health???
encompasses health problems transcending national boundaries with political, economic, and environmental impacts
what is climate justice?
Shifts the focus from greenhouse gas discussions to addressing civil rights, highlighting the unequal burdens of climate change on marginalized and vulnerable communities while advocating for fairness and equity. (helping people and making sure everyone gets the same chance to be safe and happy, no matter where they live)
what is redistribution?
taxation, global aid, policies like national pharmacare and social programs
three key takeaways to reduce inequity:
- Improve daily living conditions (e.g., housing, education, access to clean water).
- Tackle inequities in power, money, and resource distribution.
- Monitor and evaluate health policies to measure impact and ensure accountability.
four main areas of the ICN Code of Ethics
- Nurses and patients
- Nurses and practice
- Nurses and profession
- Nurses and global health (advocate for access to health care and work to improve health systems for everyone, especially vulnerable populations, promote health globally, address root causes of illness, and advocate for sound health policies)
advocacy efforts should include…
addressing wealth inequities through regulatory policies and supporting marginalized communities, including Indigenous populations.
what is Indigenous Knowledge?
emphasize interconnectedness with the land, life, and ecosystems (cultural and environmental well being) so you need to address their health challenges in relation to their specific lands and ecosystems
SDoH in relation to Indigenous Peoples
historical trauma, economic instability, discrimination, and access to healthcare.
upstream factors for Indigenous health
colonialism & systemic racism
what are health inequities experienced by Indigenous Peoples and why
- low life expectancy
- high rates of diseases, mental health issues, and suicide
- infant and maternal health challenges
-> because of systemic social exclusion, inadequate healthcare, environmental injustices
TRC’s Calls to Action (4)
- Education (training in Indigenous history and health issues)
- Integration (of Indigenous healers into Western healthcare)
- Representation (of Indigenous healthcare workers)
- Funding (sustainable funding for healing centres to address intergenerational trauma)
why is an integration of Indigenous health into Western medicine important?
addresses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health
what does UNDRIP stand for
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
what does UNDRIP do?
provides a framework to eliminate discrimination & ensure Indigenous self-determination, land rights, and cultural preservation (rights to Indigenous People basically to be themselves)
where does criticism come from with regards to UNDRIP?
non-binding nature of UNDRIP & Canada’s reluctance to fully implement its principles
