health priorities in australia - what actions are needed to address australia's health priorities

Question 1

health promotions based on the five actions of the ottawa charter

Answer 1

• levels of responsibility for health promotions
• benefits of partnerships in health promotion E.g. government sector, non-governmental agencies and the local community
• how health promotion based on the ottawa charter promotes social justice
• the ottawa charter in action

Question 2

what are the five areas of the ottawa charter

Answer 2

• developing personal skills (improving personal + social development)
• creating supportive environment (increase an individual’s ability to make health promoting choices)
• strengthening community actions (empower communities to implement action to address health needs)
• reorienting health services (shift from curative based health to preventative)
• building healthy public policy (decisions for health promotion made by all levels of government and NGO’s)

Question 3

health promotion based on : access promotion and developing personal skills

Answer 3

• increases access to health care + services

Question 4

health promotion based on : access promotion of reorienting health services

Answer 4

• health professionals explores inequalities in health to focus on priority areas E.g. heart disease

Question 5

health promotion based on : diversity promotion and developing personal skills

Answer 5

• providing health information and education to a diverse group E.g. increasing various languages for different cultures

Question 6

health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion and developing personal skills

Answer 6

• supportive environment : health information + skills are shared within a community

Question 7

health promotion based on : diversity promotion of reorienting health services

Answer 7

• increase in preventative services + increase knowledge of culturally diverse communities

Question 8

health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of reorienting health services

Answer 8

• introduction of multifunctional facilities as medical centres + remote doctors services to allow for easier access to these services

Question 9

health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of strengthening community actions

Answer 9

increase access to services which promotes empowerment

E.g. walking trails + mental health services

Question 9

health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of strengthening community actions

Answer 9

increase access to services which promotes empowerment

E.g. walking trails + mental health services

Question 10

health promotion based on : diversity promotion of strengthening community actions

Answer 10

communities action for increased medical services + facilities from government fundings which are specific to their communities needs

Question 11

health promotion based on : access promotion of strengthening community actions

Answer 11

access to community health groups increase the empowerment of individuals

Question 12

health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of building a healthy public policy

Answer 12

policies are developed to support presentative health care and a supportive environment
E.g. smoking laws + school speed zones

Question 13

health promotion based on : diversity promotion of building a healthy public policy

Answer 13

policies that ensure there is an adequate minimum level for health care for all australians and specific policies where needed
E.g. close the gap

Question 14

health promotion based on : access promotion of building a healthy public policy

Answer 14

the increase of policies specific to improving health equity and outcomes allows for better health for all

Question 15

health promotion based on : access promotion of creating a supportive environment

Answer 15

by taking of others in the community, support, empowerment and health outcomes increase

Question 16

health promotion based on : diversity promotion of creating a supportive environment

Answer 16

a diverse range of community groups and local government support increase access and the diversity of health services and facilities available

Question 17

health promotion based on : supportive environment promotion of creating a supportive environment

Answer 17

government and communities provide opportunities for individuals + groups to become engaged in positive health decisions

Question 18

what are benefits of partnerships in health promotions

Answer 18

• Address social determinants outside the control of the health care system
• improved population health and wellbeing
• reduces demand for health care + services
• encourages participation for individual health —> empowerment
• helps identify individual and community health priorities

Question 19

What is close the gap

Answer 19

WHO released a global strategy to close the health gap in the life expectancy between ATSI and non-ASTI australians by 2030

the aim is to achieve health equity

Question 19

What is close the gap

Answer 19

WHO released a global strategy to close the health gap in the life expectancy between ATSI and non-ASTI australians by 2030

the aim is to achieve health equity

Question 20

Close the gap - developing personal skills

Answer 20

• Provide primary health care services to ATSI population, particularly through aboriginal community controlled health services, by 2018
• Provide health care access to early learning support for indigenous mothers, babies and children

Question 21

Close the gap - reorienting health services :

Answer 21

• Invest in primary health care where prevention and promotion are in balance with curative services
• Provide appropriate education through health services to promote healthy, structured lifestyles and prevent the heavy onset of chronic disease in the 34-45 age
• Initiate the changes that will ensure Aboriginal communities have the necessary housing, water supplies and systems to support the achievement of health equity

Question 22

Close the gap - strengthening community action

Answer 22

• involve ATSI and their representatives as active participants in health planning at local and regional levels
• Delivery of culturally appropriate primary health services by aboriginal community controlled services

Question 23

Close the gap - building healthy public policies

Answer 23

• Close the gap generation policy signed in march 2008 by prime minister
• Funding was provided to build a skilled and professional workforce to cope with the challenges of remote indigenous education
• Measurable targets for ATSI health equality are set as part of the close the gap policy