GTHEA, EST Flashcards
What is a social determinant of health?
The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.
Name the social determinants of health.
Stress
Addiction
Work
Social Exclusion
Unemployment
Social Support
Food
Early Life
Transport
Culture
What is health literacy?
Health literacy is the ability to gather, process and understand basic information, and apply this to make informed decisions about health.
How can poor health literacy affect an individual’s health?
Not being able to understand information on labels, increase chance of illness.
Not being able to follow instructions on prescribe medications – overdosing, not having enough.
Can affect vital organs and different parts of the body as well as general hygiene and overall self care.
Identify 4 strategies used by the media to promote a product to consumers.
Celebrity endorsements
Social media platforms
Sponsorship of sports event
Brand products so they are attractive and eye catching
Describe 4 factors that influence people’s use of health services.
Cost - Might be too expensive
Consumer confidence - They might not trust the product
Transport - They may not have a way to get there
Access - People in remote or rural areas may not have access to certain services
Identify the 3 health literacy skills
Accessing
Reading
Comprehending
Describe accessing (health literacy skills)
To locate information and select the most appropriate information. You need to use a reliable source, and you must be able to use an online search engine to locate information.
Describe reading (health literacy skills)
You need to understand the language used and it has to be at your reading level, as well as understanding the jargon.
Describe comprehending (health literacy skills)
You need to be able to understand the information and apply it to your life.
Outline 4 ways in which you can conduct self care
Listen to music
Exercise
Get enough sleep
Stay off work
Name the 3 levels of health literacy
Functional
Interactive
Critical
List the principles of disease management
Care-planning
Self-monitoring
Self-administered treatment
Allied-health professionals
Emergency contact
Review
For somebody with diabetes, list an example of care-planning
Patient works with doctor to prepare a management plan for their diabetes
For somebody with diabetes, list an example of self-monitoring
Patient is taught how to monitor their blood sugar levels and look for signs and symptoms of low blood sugar.
For somebody with diabetes, list an example of self-administered treatment
Patient eats appropriate food if their blood sugar is too high or low
What is “Allied health professionals” in regards to disease management
the patient maintains appointments with allied health services such as dieticians, physiotherapists and psychologists to support them in their disease management
What is “Emergency contact” in regards to disease management
Providing patients with quick and easy access to contact details to their GP, specialist or pharmacist
What is “Review” in regards to disease management
Regular appointments with a health professional such as a nurse or GP to monitor progress
What is an appropriate presentation of a health issue to teenagers? And why?
A PowerPoint or an infographic, it’s visually appealing and will keep them interested.
