Health inequalities and breaking the cycle Flashcards
What is meant by the term health inequalities ?
Differences in health status or in the distribution of health determinants between different population groups
e.g. differences in mortality rates between people from different social classes
Describe the health inequality shown in the pic
Pic shows that the mortalitity rates in the most deprived is greater than in the less deprived people and rates continue to descrease down to the least deprived
What does health scotland state about health inequalities ?
Health inequalities are the unfair and unavoidable differences in people’s health across social groups and between different population groups
What are some indicators for risk of growing up and experiencing health inequality ?
- Family breakdown / disharmony
- Lack of family ‘rituals’
- Poor domestic / financial management
- Neglect
- Lack of boundaries / discipline
- Lack of routine / consistency
- Violence / abuse
Symptoms of health inequalities ?
- Anti-social behaviour
- Isolated / withdrawn
- Behavioural issues
- Emotional issues
- Child assuming role of carer
What are some of the factors which protect kids from health inequalities ?
Close and stable relationship with a caring adult.
Opportunities at times of transition.
Positive signs:
- Sense of choice and control
- Ability to plan
- Self-efficacy
Give some examples of intervention programmes for kids at risk of health inequalities ?
- Barnardos
- Family nurse partnership etc
Appreciate the take home messages of this lecture
- Whether caring primarily for adults or children be appreciative of the effects of health inequities and maintain a caring, compassionate and non-judgemental mindset.
- Be alert to the earliest risk indicators and do whatever you can to make appropriate local links and referrals. It could make a real difference to the future of that child and family.
- Use every opportunity to professionally and personally advocate for social and political change.
