GTHEA, EST

Question 1

What is a social determinant of health?

Answer 1

The social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age.

Question 2

Name the social determinants of health.

Answer 2

Stress
Addiction
Work
Social Exclusion
Unemployment
Social Support
Food
Early Life
Transport
Culture

Question 3

What is health literacy?

Answer 3

Health literacy is the ability to gather, process and understand basic information, and apply this to make informed decisions about health.

Question 4

How can poor health literacy affect an individual’s health?

Answer 4

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.

Question 5

Identify 4 strategies used by the media to promote a product to consumers.

Answer 5

Celebrity endorsements
Social media platforms
Sponsorship of sports event
Brand products so they are attractive and eye catching

Question 6

Describe 4 factors that influence people’s use of health services.

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Identify the 3 health literacy skills

Answer 7

Accessing
Reading
Comprehending

Question 8

Describe accessing (health literacy skills)

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

Describe reading (health literacy skills)

Answer 9

You need to understand the language used and it has to be at your reading level, as well as understanding the jargon.

Question 10

Describe comprehending (health literacy skills)

Answer 10

You need to be able to understand the information and apply it to your life.

Question 11

Outline 4 ways in which you can conduct self care

Answer 11

Listen to music
Exercise
Get enough sleep
Stay off work

Question 12

Name the 3 levels of health literacy

Answer 12

Functional
Interactive
Critical

Question 13

List the principles of disease management

Answer 13

Care-planning
Self-monitoring
Self-administered treatment
Allied-health professionals
Emergency contact
Review

Question 14

For somebody with diabetes, list an example of care-planning

Answer 14

Patient works with doctor to prepare a management plan for their diabetes

Question 15

For somebody with diabetes, list an example of self-monitoring

Answer 15

Patient is taught how to monitor their blood sugar levels and look for signs and symptoms of low blood sugar.

Question 16

For somebody with diabetes, list an example of self-administered treatment

Answer 16

Patient eats appropriate food if their blood sugar is too high or low

Question 17

What is “Allied health professionals” in regards to disease management

Answer 17

the patient maintains appointments with allied health services such as dieticians, physiotherapists and psychologists to support them in their disease management ​

Question 18

What is “Emergency contact” in regards to disease management

Answer 18

Providing patients with quick and easy access to contact details to their GP, specialist or pharmacist

Question 19

What is “Review” in regards to disease management

Answer 19

Regular appointments with a health professional such as a nurse or GP to monitor progress

Question 20

What is an appropriate presentation of a health issue to teenagers? And why?

Answer 20

A PowerPoint or an infographic, it’s visually appealing and will keep them interested.